Which of the following is not ordinarily considered a factor indicative of increased financial reporting risk when an auditor is considering a client's risk assessment policies? O A. Salaried sales personnel. B. Implementation of a new information system. O C. Rapid growth of the organization. D. Corporate restructuring.

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