Under the AICPA Independence Rules, Independence Can Be Considered Impaired

question 53

Multiple Choice

Under the AICPA independence rules, independence can be considered impaired when

• A) billed fees remain unpaid for professional services for more than ninety days.
• B) a client in bankruptcy has unpaid fees for more than one year.
• C) there is litigation by the client related to the auditor's tax or other nonaudit services for an immaterial amount.
• D) there is a lawsuit by the client claiming deficiencies in the previous year's audit.

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