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Megan works for a Williams and Co, a smaller CPA firm that has atotal of 11 professional staff members, including twopartners.
A financial statement attest client has requested the audit firm toprepare tis depreciation schedule. Megan is a new staffmember
and will be responsible for this work. The client will have someonewith sutiable skills, knowledge and experince to oversee theprepartion
of the depreciation schedule. The audit firm has ducumented itsunderstanding with the client including that the client will takeresponsiblity for the
depreciation schedule.
Question:
Identify the section in the AICPA Codification thataddresses the independence issues associated with the case dactsoutline above.
-- Topic 1.200 of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct requiresindependence of all engagement conducted by CPA. Is this rightanswer?
What are the threats to the independence of Williams andCo?
-- I don't understand this question.
What safegurards can Williams and Co put in place so thatthe firm's independence is not impaired?
--I have hard time understading this question. Williams and Coshould be independet from clinet?
I don't understand this Case. Please help me. Thanks.

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Answer to Question 1 Topic 1200 of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct requires a member in public practice to be independent in the performance of professional services as required by standards promulgated by bodies designated by Council Further a member See Answer

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In: AccountingI have a question about Case.Megan works for a Williams and Co, a smaller CPA...I have a question about Case.Megan works for a Williams and Co, a smaller CPA firm that has atotal of 11 professional staff members, including twopartners.A financial statement attest client has requested the audit firm toprepare tis depreciation schedule. Megan is a new staffmemberand will be responsible for this work. The client will have someonewith sutiable skills, knowledge and experince to oversee theprepartionof the depreciation schedule. The audit firm has ducumented itsunderstanding with the client including that the client will takeresponsiblity for thedepreciation schedule.Question:Identify the section in the AICPA Codification thataddresses the independence issues associated with the case dactsoutline above.-- Topic 1.200 of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct requiresindependence of all engagement conducted by CPA. Is this rightanswer?What are the threats to the independence of Williams andCo?-- I don't understand this question.What safegurards can Williams and Co put in place so thatthe firm's independence is not impaired?--I have hard time understading this question. Williams and Coshould be independet from clinet?I don't understand this Case. Please help me. Thanks.