According to the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, for which type of service may a CPA receive a contingent fee? O Performing an audit of a financial statement. O Performing a review of a financial statement. O Performing an examination of a prospective financial statement. O Seeking a private letter ruling.

According to the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, for which type of service may a CPA receive a contingent fee? O Performing an audit of a financial statement. O Performing a review of a financial statement. O Performing an examination of a prospective financial statement. O Seeking a private letter ruling.

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