A CPA Who Is Not Independent and Is Associated with Financial

Multiple Choice

A CPA who is not independent and is associated with financial statements should disclaim an opinion with respect to those financial statements.The disclaimer should

A) Clearly state the specific reasons for lack of independence.
B) Not mention any reason for the disclaimer other than that the CPA was unable to conduct the examination in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
C) Not describe the reason for lack of independence but should state specifically that the CPA is not independent.
D) Include a middle paragraph clearly describing the CPA's association with the client and explaining why the CPA was unable to gather sufficient appropriate evidential matter to warrant the expression of an opinion.