According to the Code of Professional Conduct,which of the following individuals is not in a position to influence an attest engagement (i.e.,not a covered member)?
A) The office's managing partner (or partner equivalent) who determines the compensation of the attest engagement partner.
B) The office's IT expert, who consulted with the engagement partner (or partner equivalent) regarding the client's IT system.
C) The partner (or partner equivalent) in another office in a nearby city who regularly plays golf with the engagement partner (or partner equivalent).
D) The office's partner (or partner equivalent) who monitors quality control over the attest engagement.

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The partner (or partner equivalent) in another office in a nearby city who regularly plays golf with the engagement partner (or partner equivalent) is considered a covered member because of their close personal relationship with the engagement partner. The other options do not involve individuals in a position to influence the attest engagement.

According to the Code of Professional Conduct,which of the Following