independence in appearance is: a. the ability to act with integrity, objectivity and professional scepticism. b. the belief that independence of mind has been achieved. c. the ability to make a decision that is free from bias, personal beliefs and client pressures. d. also referred to as actual independence. Patrick Houghton was meeting with his manager to plan audit strategy in order to determine the amount of time to spend testing the client's internal controls and conducting detailed testing of transactions and account balances. Determining the audit strategy occurs during which phase of the audit? a. client acceptance stage b. planning stage C. performing stage d. reporting stageThe final stage in the client acceptance and continuance decision process involves: a. the auditor obtaining a management representation letter from the ciient. b. the auditor preparing an independence declaration statement. 0. the client's audit committee meeting with the auditor. d. the preparation of an engagement letter