May a CPA hire for the CPA’s public accounting firm a non-CPA systems analyst who specializes in developing computer systems?
a. Yes, provided the CPA is qualified to perform each of the specialist’s tasks.
b. Yes, provided the CPA is able to supervise the specialist and evaluate the specialist’s end product.
c. No, because non-CPA professionals are not permitted to be associated with CPA firms in public practice.
d. No, because developing computer systems is not recognized as a service performed by public accountants.