CredPoint SAOG Company is unhappy with the audit report and threatens to change auditors next year. CredPoint SAOG is the biggest client of the auditor. The auditor’s independence may be compromised, as CredPoint SAOG is their biggest client and they do not want to lose such a client. Therefore, the auditor may issue a audit report that is favourable to CredPoint SAOG. Which threat may occur when a professional accountant may be deterred from acting objectively by threats, actual or perceived? a-Intimidation threats b-Self-interest threats c-Self-review threats d-Advocacy threats

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