Which of the Following Types of Employees Must Be Independent

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of employees must be independent of an audit client?

• A) Staff assistants assigned to the engagement.
• B) Senior auditors assigned to the office that performs the audit.
• C) Managers assigned to an office that does not participate in the engagement.
• D) All firm professionals, regardless of their position.

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