alleryStart learning →Why must the audit committee approve auditor's non-audit work?
ATo increase audit fees
BTo safeguard independence
CTo shorten the audit
DTo reduce the tax bill
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To safeguard independence
Approval stops extra services from compromising the objectivity of the external auditor.
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