John Jones CPA has been in business preparing tax returns for 20 years. On January 2 2013 without consent of his clients Mr. Jones compiled a list of specific taxpayer information which could be used to contact taxpayers on the list to provide tax information and general business or economic information or analysis for educational purposes. (Maples 2009 p.68) according to IRS ruling as issued under SEC. 7216.gob (also see T.D. 9608) are the actions of Jones considered a violation in the disclosure of client confidentiality? If so could his actions result in Mr. Jones being charged with a criminal misdemeanor involving a maximum penalty of $1000 or one year in prison or both plus cost of prosecution?
Required:Did John Jones violate client confidentiality? What is your opinion? Your well-written paper must be 2-3 pages in addition to title and reference pages. The paper should be formatted according to theCSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Cite at least two peer-reviewed sources in addition to the required reading for the module.