The auditor must be independent of the auditee unless
A) The lack of independence does not influence his or her professional judgment.
B) Both parties agree that the independence issue is not a problem.
C) The lack of independence is insignificant.
D) None of the above-the auditor cannot lack independence.

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Independence is a fundamental principle of auditing, and auditors must maintain independence in both fact and appearance to ensure the integrity and objectivity of their work. There are no exceptions that allow for a lack of independence.

The Auditor Must Be Independent of the Auditee Unless