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Olsen & Alain, CPAs (O&A) ?performed the audit of Rocky Point Brewery (RPB), ?a public...

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Olsen & Alain, CPAs (O&A) ?performed the audit of Rocky Point Brewery (RPB), ?a public company in 20X1 ?and 20X2. ?In 20X2, 0&A also performed expert services in connection with pending litigation between RPB and another party. Which statement best describes how the expert services affected 0&A's independence in 20X2 ?under SEC independence rules?
O O&A was not independent because the firm was placed in a position of advocating RPB's position.
O O&A was not independent unless management approved its expert services.
O&A was independent if the fee for the expert services did not ex?eed 5% ?of its revenues.
O O&A was independent because RPB benefited from its expertise in the litigation.
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