The partner in charge of the audit of financial statements holds a significant amount of shares in his client company.

 (ii) The audit firm produces an accounting software guide book while the audit client provides the information technology expertise. 

(iii)The spouse of a member of the assurance team works as the Finance Manager with the audit client. 

(iv)Since the audit firm has the expertise in developing information technology systems, the firm was asked to help in designing and implementing an accounting information system for the client company.

 Explain why the above situations might compromise the auditor's independence (Type(s) of Threat).

 For each situation, identify TWO safeguard measures that could reduce the threat to an acceptable level.