As a result of management's refusal to permit the auditor to physically examine inventory, the auditor must depart from the unqualified audit report because:（ ）

A、the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with GAAP.
B、the scope of the audit has been restricted by circumstances beyond either the client's or auditor's control.
C、the financial statements have not been audited in accordance with GAAS.
D、the scope of the audit has been restricted.