Why is accepting a loan with favorable terms from an audit client considered a risk to an auditor's independence?

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Threat arising from personal financial interestRisk related to reviewing one's own workPressure to promote the client's positionRisk due to close personal relationships

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Accepting a loan on advantageous terms creates a self-interest threat because the auditor's personal financial gain may compromise their objectivity and independence.

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Why is accepting a loan with favorable terms from an audit client considered a risk to an auditor's independence?

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