As an External Auditor Is Paid a Fee by a Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

As an external auditor is paid a fee by a client company,he or she

• A)is absolutely independent and may conduct an audit.
• B)may still be sufficiently independent to conduct an audit.
• C)is never considered to be independent.
• D)must receive approval from the relevant provincial securities commission before conducting an audit.

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