For the Past Several Years, Bill Reynolds Has Retained Accountant

Multiple Choice

For the past several years, Bill Reynolds has retained accountant Chelsea Jones for help in preparing his personal income tax forms. Bill's boss recommended Chelsea because she had done a good job setting up the company's new accounting system. Bill is very satisfied with Chelsea's work and feels that the fees she charges are quite reasonable. Chelsea would be classified as a(n) :

A) independent auditor.
B) private accountant.
C) public accountant.
D) accounting broker.