An auditor's independence is most clearly impaired where the audit engagement partner:

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Holds a direct financial interest in the audit client. A direct financial interest in an audit client creates a self-interest threat that no safeguard can reduce to an acceptable level; the interest must be disposed of or the engagement declined.

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A) Attends the client's annual general meeting

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B) Holds a direct financial interest in the audit client

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C) Uses the work of the client's internal auditors

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D) Discusses audit findings with those charged with governance

An auditor's independence is most clearly impaired where the audit engagement partner:

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