For the following situation, state whether the CPA has violated the CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF ONTARIO Professional Rules of Conduct and/or Independence Standard, and explain your reasoning.

1. Harry, a CPA student, is currently employed by a CPA firm in public practice. He accepts a 15% discount on purchases from an audit client. Harry believes that he has not violated the Rules of Conduct because he is not yet a CPA member and the discount is at the same percentage that is available to the clients own staff members.