At auditor is about to commence a recurring aninual audit engagement. The continuing auditor's independence would

ordinarily be considered to be impalred if the prior year's audit fee:

Multiple Choice

was unusually large.

has not been paid and will not be paid for at least twelve months.

has not been paid and the client has filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy.

was renegotiated during the prior year audit based on the need for expanded testing.