Each of the Following Situations Involves a Possible Violation of the Rule

question 142

Essay

Each of the following situations involves a possible violation of the rule on independence. For each situation, (1) decide whether the Code of Professional Conduct has been violated, and (2) briefly explain how the situation violates (or does not violate) the Code of Professional Conduct.
a. Harry Brown is a partner in the Topeka office of Hedley & Co., CPAs. Harry's brother is employed in an audit-sensitive position by Jensen Appliances, a publicly held company in Kansas. Jensen Appliances is one of Hedley & Co.'s audit clients. Neither Harry nor personnel from the Topeka office is involved in the audit of Jensen.
Violation?
Yes No

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Definitions:

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360-Day Year

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