A CPA, While Performing an Audit, Strives to Achieve Independence

question 68

Multiple Choice

A CPA, while performing an audit, strives to achieve independence in appearance in order to

• A) Reduce risk and liability.
• B) Comply with the generally accepted standards of fieldwork.
• C) Become independent in fact.
• D) Maintain public confidence in the profession.

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Definitions:

Splenius

A muscle located in the back of the neck and upper back that helps in movements such as head rotation and extension.

Rhomboideus Thoracis

A muscle of the back that helps in the retraction, rotation, and elevation of the scapula.

Fixative

A chemical used to preserve or stabilize biological tissues in a life-like state for microscopic examination or medical procedures.

Distilled Water

Water that has been purified by boiling and then condensing the steam back into a liquid to remove impurities and minerals.