A violation of the profession's ethical standards is least likely to occur when a CPA :
- Purchases another CPA\'s accounting practices and bases the price on a percentage of the fees accruing from clients over the three-year period.
- Receives a percentage of the amounts invested by the CPA\'s audit clients in a tax shelter with the clients\' knowledge and approval.
- Receives a percentage of the amounts invested by the CPA\'s audit clients in a tax shelter with the clients\' knowledge and approval.
- Forms an association - not a legally binding partnership - with two other sole practitioners and calls the association \"Adams, Betts & Associates.\"
A. Purchases another CPA's accounting practices and bases the price on a percentage of the fees accruing from clients over the three-year period.
need an explanation for this answer? contact us directly to get an explanation for this answerExplanation: Anticipated future fees are a legitimate way to value a service company and this arrangement does not violate any rules under the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.