Assume that a CPA firm audits Snow-Town, Inc. Which of the following individuals is least likely to be considered a covered member as that term is used in the interpretations of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct?
- An auditor who is a staff accountant assigned to perform basic and routine audit functions on the Snow-Town, Inc. audit but has no managerial responsibilities in the audit firm.
- An auditor who is a partner working out of a distant office of the firm who has provided five hours of consulting services to the client on a one-time engagement.
- An auditor who is a partner in a distant office of the firm, does not participate in the Snow-Town, Inc. audit, but is assigned to perform the annual performance evaluations of the lead engagement partner.
- An auditor who is a partner in the office in which the lead attest engagement partner primarily practices but is not assigned to the Snow-Town, Inc. audit engagement.
B. An auditor who is a partner working out of a distant office of the firm who has provided five hours of consulting services to the client on a one-time engagement.
need an explanation for this answer? contact us directly to get an explanation for this answerExplanation: This partner is not in a position to influence the audit engagement and has provided less than ten hours of consulting services and thus would not be considered a covered member.