If a CPA Who Is a Member of the AICPA

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a CPA who is a member of the AICPA fails to abide by the Principles section of the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct,but otherwise acts in conformity with the Code,the CPA's membership in the AICPA will potentially be:

• A) Suspended for a period of up to 30 days
• B) Suspended for a period of up to one year
• C) Revoked, with the right to apply for reinstatement after one year
• D) Not subject to any form of punishment regarding the license to practice accounting

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