Which of the Following Situations of a CPA's Distant Relatives

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations of a CPA's distant relatives does not impair the CPA's independence?

• A)CPA's parent holds a key position with an audit client.
• B)CPA's nephew is starting as a salesperson with an audit client.
• C)CPA's aunt owns a material interest, and sits on the board, of an audit client.
• D)CPA's sister is chief counsel for an audit client.

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