If Rollins serves as the treasurer of Utley’s campaign organization, with which of the following is the firm’s independence possibly or definitely impaired?
Rollins, a member, is a partner in the firm Lee & Hamels, CPA’s. The firm is heavily involved in providing attest services to local municipalities and local candidate’s campaign organizations and has the requisite expertise to do so. Rollins is considered by many to be an expert in this particular field. Utley, a member of the Brotherly Love Party, is a client of the firm and wants to run for mayor of Philly City. Utley has asked Rollins to serve as treasurer of his campaign organization. Lee & Hamels, CPA’s also provides attest services to Philly City and the Brotherly Love Party. If Rollins serves as the treasurer of Utley’s campaign organization, with which of the following is the firm’s independence possibly or definitely impaired?
A. Philly City
B. Utley’s campaign organization
C. The Brotherly Love Party
D. All of the above
E. Both a and b.
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