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      Question

      An audit firm is appointed to audit a client that has

      recently engaged in a major merger with a company where the audit firm’s senior partner holds shares. Given professional ethics, how should the firm proceed to comply with independence requirements?
      A Accept audit; disclose the holding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Continue if partner is not on engagement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Either dispose of shares or decline the engagement to maintain independence in both fact and appearance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Accept; file disclaimer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Accept; but audit only certain departments Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      β€’ Ethical guidelines require auditors to avoid conflicts – holding shares in client compromises independence.

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