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The code of Professional Ethics for CPAs states, in part, that a CPA should maintain a high degree of integrity and objectivity in all his actuations. Objectivity in said Code refers to a CPA's ability:Select one:a.To maintain an impartial attitude on all matters which come under the CPA's reviewb.To independently choose between alternate accounting principles and auditing standards.c.To independently distinguish between accounting practices that are acceptable and those that are not.d.To be unyielding in all matters dealing with auditing procedures

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The code of Professional Ethics for CPAs states, in part, that a CPA should maintain a high degree of integrity and objectivity in all his actuations. Objectivity in said Code refers to a CPA's ability:Select one:a.To maintain an impartial attitude on all matters which come under the CPA's reviewb.To independently choose between alternate accounting principles and auditing standards.c.To independently distinguish between accounting practices that are acceptable and those that are not.d.To be unyielding in all matters dealing with auditing procedures

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The term "objectivity" in the Code of Professional Ethics for CPAs refers to a CPA's ability to maintain an impartial attitude on all matters which come under the CPA's review. This means that a CPA should not allow personal feelings or prejudices to influence their professional judgement. They should approach all professional tasks with a fair and unbiased mindset. Therefore, the correct answer is option a. "To maintain an impartial attitude on all matters which come under the CPA's review".

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