CAF-8 · Chapter 13 · Question 3 of 20
Which of the following situations is an example of an 'Advocacy Threat'?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The auditor serves as an expert witness for the audit client in a legal dispute against a third party.
Explanation
Advocacy threats arise when an auditor promotes a client's position to the point that their objectivity as an independent auditor is compromised.
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