Which of the following ownership situations is permissible for a public accounting firm? a. A partner of

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Which of the following ownership situations is permissible for a public accounting firm?
a. A partner of the firm is responsible for fraud issues related to audits and audit clients. He owns 20 percent of the firm and is not a CPA.
b. Because the firm now specializes in fraud auditing and fraud investigation, the managing partner of the firm has a background in law enforcement and fraud investigation but is not a CPA.
c. A partner of the firm who owns 50 shares of stock in an audit client of the firm is responsible for fraud issues related to audits and audit clients.
d. A partner of the firm who has 20 years of experience in law enforcement and fraud investigation is responsible for fraud issues related to audits and audit clients. The partner’s career began as a police officer after receiving a law enforcement degree from a local community college.

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Auditing and Assurance Services

ISBN: 978-0077862343

6th edition

Authors: Timothy Louwers, Robert Ramsay, David Sinason, Jerry Straws

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