The maintenance of auditor independence is vital to the credibility of the audit in the minds of the users of financial statements.” 1. State the provisions of the companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) which strengthen the independence of the auditor. 2. Suggest how the independence of the auditor might be further strengthened and improved.

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