For each of the following situations, state whether or not a Rule of Professional Conduct of the AICPA is violated. If there is a violation, state the rule violated and briefly explain why it is a violation. If there is no violation, write no violation.

Independence Rule.

Accounting Principles Rule.

Advertising and Solicitation Rule.

Objectivity Rule.

Confidential Client Information Rule.

Commissions Rule.

General Standards Rule.

Contingent Fees Rule.

Form of Practice and Name Rule.

Compliance with Standards Rule.

Acts Discreditable Rule.

Q: Barryy, CPA, is an audit partner of a national CPA firm. He has accepted a job with an audit client of his former firm to become the chief financial officer (CFO) after completing all his responsibilities with his former firm. His responsibilities with his new employer begin immediately. The audit client is a publicly-traded company and has no intention to change audit firms. Each month, Barry gets a large check from his former employee under the terms of his buy-out.