Which of the Following Statements Best Defines the Principle of Independence

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines the principle of independence as per AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct,ET Sec.55,Article IV?

• A) It requires a member to discharge professional responsibilities with competence and diligence.
• B) It imposes the responsibility to render services promptly and carefully, to be thorough, and to observe applicable technical and ethical standards.
• C) It precludes relationships that may appear to impair a member's objectivity in rendering various professional services.
• D) It induces members to disclose any confidential client information without the specific consent of the client.