What Type of Threat to Independence Arises When an Accounting

question 46

Multiple Choice

What type of threat to independence arises when an accounting firm acts on behalf of its assurance client?

• A) advocacy threat
• B) self-interest threat
• C) intimidation threat
• D) self-review threat

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Definitions:

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Hans Eysenck

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