During 19X6 your client, Mark Corporation, requested that you conduct a feasibility study to advise management of

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During 19X6 your client, Mark Corporation, requested that you conduct a feasibility study to advise management of the best way the corporation can utilize electronic data processing equipment and which computer, if any, best meets the corporation's requirements. You are technically competent in this area and accept the engagement. Upon completion of your study the corporation accepts your suggestions and installs the computer and related equipment that you recommended. 

1. Discuss the effect the acceptance of this management services engagement would have upon your independence in expressing an opinion on the financial statements of the Mark Corporation. 

2. Instead of accepting the engagement, assume that you recommend Roy Flack, of the CPA firm of Green and Flack, who is qualified in specialized services. Upon completion of the engagement your client requests that Flack's partner, Fenster Green, perform services in other areas. Should Green accept the engagement? Discuss. 

3. A local printer of data processing forms customarily offers a commission for recommending him as supplier. The client is aware of the commission offer and suggests that Flack accept it. Would it be proper for Flack to accept the commission with the client's approval? Discuss.

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