Delano Co. is required to file its annual audited financial statements with the Government Accountability Office, and Smith & Olson, CPAs have been hired to perform the engagement.

Which of the following nonaudit services provided by Smith & Olson would NOT impair the firm's independence?

I. Accepting responsibility for designing, implementing, or maintaining internal control.

I. Accepting responsibility for the management of an audited entity's project.

III. Directing and accepting responsibility for the actions of the audited entity's employees in the performance of their routine, recurring activities.

1. I. lI. and III

2. I only

3. Il only

4. III only