In which of the following situations would a CPA's independence be considered impaired according to the Code of Professional Conduct?
- The CPA has a car loan from a bank that is an audit entity. The loan was made under the same terms available to all customers.
- The CPA has a car loan from a bank that is an audit entity. The loan was made under the same terms available to all customers.
- The CPA owns a commercial building and leases it to an audit entity. The rental income is material to the CPA.
B. The CPA has a direct financial interest in an audit entity, but the interest is maintained in a blind trust.
need an explanation for this answer? contact us directly to get an explanation for this answerC. The CPA owns a commercial building and leases it to an audit entity. The rental income is material to the CPA.
The direct financial interest in an audit client and the material business relationship with an audit client impair the CPA's independence. Automobile loans from financial institution clients are allowed if made under the same terms as avaiable to all of the financial institution's customers.