Under the rules and interpretations of the AICPA Code ,
A.
a CPA can be a client advocate during an audit, but not while performing tax or management services.
B.
staff auditors should always defer to the judgment of their immediate supervisor.
C.
a conflict of interest is a relationship that might interfere with objectivity or integrity.
D.
even if a conflict of interest is disclosed to the member's client or employer, it is still considered a violation of the rules of conduct.