An Oregon CPA Provides Management Advisory Services to a Large

Essay

An Oregon CPA provides management advisory services to a large public utility that provides natural gas throughout Oregon and is the only supplier of electricity to residential users in Oregon.The CPA has been asked to prepare a request for a utility rate increase that will be submitted to state regulators for their approval.
a. Does the CPA have a conflict of interest?
b. Would you expect this conflict of interest to impair the CPA's objectivity?
c. Does the CPA have a duty to disclose this conflict of interest?