Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Arise If

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to arise if the same audit partner repeatedly serves as the lead auditor on a client engagement for multiple years?

• A) The undue influence threat to independence
• B) Subordination of judgment
• C) The adverse interest threat to independence
• D) A loss of objectivity

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Definitions:

Ego-Defensive Function

A mechanism in Freudian psychology where an individual’s ego protects itself against social anxieties, threats, or inferior feelings by constructing defenses or excuses.

Katz

Refers generally to theories or concepts developed by Daniel Katz regarding attitudes and motivation in organizational settings.

Lifestyle Analyses

The study of consumers' buying habits and preferences, often used in market research to categorize consumers into different segments based on their lifestyle choices.

Value-Expressive Function

The role of beliefs, purchases, or behaviors in expressing an individual's values, self-concept, and social identity.