(TCO C) The following situation involves a possible violation of the AICPA\'s co

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(TCO C) The following situation involves a possible violation of the AICPA's code of professional conduct. For this situation, (1) determine the applicable rule number from the code, (2) decide whether or not the code has been violated, and (3) briefly explain how the situation violates (or does not violate) the code. Your answer should be set up something like this: Rule # Provide a one- or two-line explanation. Violation? Yes or No. Jim is the audit partner for the small CPA firm of Jim, CPA, PA. Jim's neighbor Duffy has a financial advisement practice whereby she sells mutual funds to individuals for their retirement. Jim's firm is performing the audit for a privately held company Jim's best friend, Cressy, owns. Jim refers Cressy to Duffy for retirement advice. Cressy buys 10 units of ABC Mutual Fund, which generates Duffy a big commission fee. Duffy buys Jim a $25 gift certificate to the local movie theater.

Explanation / Answer

The gift is too nominal amount to be considered as commission. That amount can be anything other than a token gift

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