Which of the following employment positions could an auditor's spouse hold in a client without violating the independence requirements?
A)Controller.
B)Treasurer.
C)Order entry staff.
D)Internal audit director.

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The auditor's spouse could hold a position as order entry staff without violating the independence requirements. This is because order entry staff are not in a position to exercise influence over the financial statements and therefore do not pose a threat to the auditor's independence. The other positions listed (controller, treasurer, internal audit director) would all pose a threat to independence as they have greater influence over the financial statements.

Which of the Following Employment Positions Could an Auditor's Spouse