What is the auditor supposed to do first if he believes that an illegal act occurred?

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What should the auditor do first when in an audit of a client entity an illegal act has been identified?

When an auditor believes that an illegal act may have occurred?

When an auditor becomes aware of a possible illegal act the auditor should?

What is the auditor responsibility when noncompliance?