8) Which of the following situations does not create an independence problem for the Brixton Accounting Firm relative to its attest client ABC Co. A. Both Brixton and ABC Co. own Microsoft stock. B. Both Brixton and ABC Co. purchase major stakes in a local technology start-up company. C. One of Brixton's covered members is friends with ABC's chief executive officer, and they pursue their passion for skiing by jointly purchasing a ski chalet in Vail. D. None of the above create an independence problem.

8) Which of the following situations does not create an independence problem for the Brixton Accounting Firm relative to its attest client ABC Co. A. Both Brixton and ABCC0. own Microsoft stock. B. Both Brixton and ABC Co. purchase major stakes in a local technology start-up company. C. One of Brixton's covered members is friends with ABC 's chief executive officer, and they pursue their passion for sking by jointly purchasing a ski chalet in Vail. D. None of the above create an independence