Which type of audit independence is achieved when the auditor has no employment relationship with the auditee?
A CISSP practice question covering Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing. Try answering before reading the explanation below.
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Why "Independence in appearance" is the right answer
Independence in fact = the auditor is actually unbiased. Independence in appearance = no reasonable observer would perceive bias. Both matter; perceived bias undermines trust even when fact-bias is absent.
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