Emilio is NOT an employee of the Modesto Corporation, but was hired as a management consultant to provide unbiased advice about Modesto's financial condition. Emilio is a (n) ______.
A) management accountant
B) government accountant
C) public accountant
D) internal auditor

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Emilio is hired to provide unbiased advice to Modesto Corporation, which indicates that he is a public accountant. Internal auditors are usually employees of the company, whereas management accountants may be biased towards the company's best interests. Government accountants work for government agencies and are not relevant in this scenario.

Emilio Is NOT an Employee of the Modesto Corporation, but Was