Auditors of governmental units would not be presumed to be independent if they are
A) Free from sources of personal impairment.
B) Independent under AICPA Code of Professional Conduct rules.
C) Auditing the branch of government to which they are assigned.
D) Elected or appointed and reporting to a legislative body of government.

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Auditors are not considered independent if they are auditing the branch of government to which they are assigned, as this creates a conflict of interest and compromises their objectivity.

Auditors of Governmental Units Would Not Be Presumed to Be