Each of the following activities could be performed by an independent auditor. Select whether generally accepted government auditing standards deem each activity Acceptable (A), Prohibited (P), or Require conceptual framework assessment (R) in regarding to independence.

| 1. Reporting to those charged with governance on behalf of management. | P |
| 2. Providing valuation services. | R |
| 3. Researching and responding to the audited entity's technical questions on relevant tax laws as an ancillary part of providing tax services. | A |
| 4. Preparing accounting records and financial statements. | R |
| 5. Providing internal control monitoring and assessments. | R |
| 6. Having custody of an audited entity's assets. | P |
| 7. Setting policies and strategic direction for the audited entity. | P |
| 8. Educating the audited entity on matters within the technical expertise of the auditors. | A |
Each of the following activities could be performed by an independent auditor. Select whether generally accepted...
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