A CPA who is a “covered person” purchased stock in a client corporation and placed it in a trust as an educational fund for the CPA’s minor child. The trust securities were not material to the CPA but were material to the child’s personal net worth. Would the independence of the CPA be considered impaired with respect to the client?

a. Yes, because the stock would be considered an indirect financial interest that is material to the CPA’s child.

b. No, because the CPA would not be considered to have a direct financial interest in the client.

c. Yes, because the stock would be considered a direct financial interest and, consequently, materiality is not a factor.

d. No, because the CPA would not be considered to have a material indirect financial interest in the client.