An Example of a Self- Interest Threat Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

An example of a self- interest threat is:

• A) the auditor will promote a client's position.
• B) the auditor not appropriately evaluating the results of an associate auditor.
• C) a financial interest influencing the auditor's judgement.
• D) the auditor being influenced by undue pressure from the audit client.

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