Accounting Question

Below is the writing assignment description for class entitled Ethics in Accounting:

Write a research paper that addresses the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct in terms of independence and objectivity. What is the link between objectivity and independence? Can a CPA auditor be independent without being objective? Can a CPA auditor be objective without being independent?  Ensure your assignment includes an introduction, the body of the paper and a concise conclusion. The body of the paper must cite and quote the applicable AICPA Code(s).  Follow any format you’re comfortable with – the APA (American Psychological Association) or MLA (Modern Language Association) or Chicago style of format.