alleryStart learning →Which action does the principle of auditor independence rule out?
AAuditing their own work
BExamining client evidence
CReporting to shareholders
DPlanning the audit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Auditing their own work
One of the four founding standards is that an auditor cannot audit their own work, which would be self-review.
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