Discuss how each of the following could affect independence of mind and independence in appearance, and evaluate the social consequence of prohibiting auditors from doing each one: Owning stock in a client company. Having bookkeeping services for an audit client performed by the same person who does the audit. Having a spouse who is the chief financial officer of a client company.

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