According to the Code of Professional Conduct, which of the following individuals is not in a position to influence an attest engagement (i.e., not a covered member)?
a. The office's managing partner who determines the compensation of the attest
engagement partner.
b. The office's IT expert, who consulted with the engagement partner regarding the client's IT system.
c. The partner in another office in a nearby city who regularly plays golf with the
engagement partner
d. The office's partner who monitors quality control over the attest engagement.
Answer: c. The partner in another office in a nearby city who regularly plays golf with the engagement partner