Tegan Walker Is About to Begin a Recurring Annual Audit

question 32

Multiple Choice

Tegan Walker is about to begin a recurring annual audit engagement. As the continuing auditor, her independence would ordinarily be considered to be impaired if the previous year's audit fee:

• A) was only partially paid and the balance is being disputed.
• B) has not been paid and will not be paid for at least twelve months.
• C) has not been paid and the client has filed voluntary bankruptcy.
• D) was settled by litigation.

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