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An auditor's sibling holds a material financial interest in an audit client. Which of the following best describes the implication for the auditor's independence?

According to CPA Canada independence standards, a direct or material indirect financial interest in an audit client by a close relative (such as a sibling) gene

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Question: An auditor's sibling holds a material financial interest in an audit client. Which of the following best describes the implication for the auditor's independence?

Answer options: ✅ Independence is impaired, and the auditor cannot be part of the audit team.

  • Independence is not impaired if the sibling is not in a position to influence the financial statements.
  • Independence is only impaired if the auditor is aware of the sibling's interest.
  • Independence is impaired only if the financial interest is direct.

Correct answer: Independence is impaired, and the auditor cannot be part of the audit team.

Explanation: According to CPA Canada independence standards, a direct or material indirect financial interest in an audit client by a close relative (such as a sibling) generally impairs the auditor's independence. This auditor cannot be part of the audit team.

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