Perry Pinkney, CPA is one of the general partners in a partnership, which in turn invested 70% of its assets in the common stock of Pinkneys audit client(Darby Corporation). According to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Pinkney is considered to have a.

a partial financial interest in Darby

b. no financial interest in Darby

c. a direct financial interest in Darby

d. an indirect financial interest in Darby