Case 4-9 PwC Mischaracterizes Nonaudit Services

Please read the assigned case above, answer the questions below, and create one multiple choice question based on the case with four answer choices. Please do not make true-false or discussion questions. Include the correct answer.

1. Identify any threats to independence that existed in this case. Explain how and why PwC ignored those threats to independence.
2. How would you characterize this case from the perspective of corporate governance at PwC and implementation of its own quality controls?
3. What ethical norms did PwC partner Brandon Sprankle violate?