An Accountant and a Prospective Client Are Contemplating Entering into a Professional

question 14

Multiple Choice

An accountant and a prospective client are contemplating entering into a professional relationship in which the accountant will provide monthly bookkeeping services and annual tax return preparation services for this client's hair salon.The accountant's teenage daughter told this prospective client that her father is "an amazing accountant," which facilitated the professional introduction.The accountant's daughter works for this prospective client as a receptionist.In all likelihood,the accountant:

• A) May not provide services to this prospective client
• B) May provide only tax preparation services to this prospective client because a conflict of interest presently exists
• C) May provide only bookkeeping services to this prospective client because a conflict of interest presently exists
• D) May provide all requested services because a conflict of interest does not currently exist and is not reasonably foreseeable

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Definitions:

Total Personality

The complete range of characteristics, traits, behaviors, and emotions that make up an individual's distinct personality.

Unity

The state or quality of being united or joined as a whole, particularly in the context of social harmony or the amalgamation of separate parts.

Full Realization

The complete understanding or achievement of something, often referring to one's potential or goals.

Self Lies

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