For each of the following cases indicate whether or not the action by the CA, a member in good standing of the ICAO, is a violation of the ICAO "Rules of Professional Conduct".In all cases, cite the rule(s) that apply.
a.On an engagement, CA observed all of the quality control guidelines required by the firm.b.CA refused to disclose information demanded by a court of law about a client because of "client-accountant privilege".
c.CA took out a conventional, new home mortgage with a financial institution that is a client.d.CA quoted a fee that was based on whether the CA's report on the client's financial statements resulted in the approval of a bank loan.
e.CA disclosed a lack of independence in the audit report.f.CA acted as a trustee for a client's profit-sharing trust.
g.CA accepted fees from local lawyers referring clients to them.
h.CA performed the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
i.CA advised a client to invest in a tax shelter, in which CA has an undisclosed interest.j.CA bought several spots on the local TV station to promote the firm's tax services.

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The Answer of For each of the following cases indicate whether or not the action by the CA, a member in good standing of the ICAO, is a violation of the ICAO "Rules of Professional Conduct".In all cases, cite the rule(s) that apply.
a.On an engagement, CA observed all of the quality control guidelines required by the firm.b.CA refused to disclose information demanded by a court of law about a client because of "client-accountant privilege".
c.CA took out a conventional, new home mortgage with a financial institution that is a client.d.CA quoted a fee that was based on whether the CA's report on the client's financial statements resulted in the approval of a bank loan.
e.CA disclosed a lack of independence in the audit report.f.CA acted as a trustee for a client's profit-sharing trust.
g.CA accepted fees from local lawyers referring clients to them.
h.CA performed the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
i.CA advised a client to invest in a tax shelter, in which CA has an undisclosed interest.j.CA bought several spots on the local TV station to promote the firm's tax services.

For Each of the Following Cases Indicate Whether or Not