What would be the most appropriate action by Dan Lawrence when Pauli Morin asked him to disclose company’s accounts details?

Dan Lawrence is the auditor of Nava Ltd. The directors are Bernard Russell, Pauli Morin and Cyndi Clifford. They are also the only shareholders owning 35% of total shares by Russell and Morin and the rest by Cyndi. Recent dispute between Russell and Morin arises that Dan believesmay be impossible to resolve. However, Morin requested Dan to provide her with details of all last year purchases through company’s accounts by Russell and Cyndi. Dan Lawrence has all the company’s books and records in his office.

What would be the most appropriate action by Dan Lawrence when Pauli Morin asked him to disclose company’s accounts details?
A . Provide with all the relevant information as was requested by Pauli Morin because she has the controlling interest in the company.
B . Decline the request of Pauli Morin even if she has the controlling interest in the
company.
C . Provide the relevant information before taking the consent from other directors.
D . Arrange dispute resolution meeting and find a way to resolve the dispute between Russell and Morin.

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Answer: B