Jack works for Red, Blue and Green CPAs. Each year Red, Blue and Green asks Jack to fill out a form indicating all of his financial interests and those of his family members and close friends. Red, Blue and Green uses these charts to ensure that their auditors comply with the independence standards as described by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

Code of Professional Conduct contains examples of situations that may impair an auditor's independence. Relationships are divided into three categories for purposes of the interpretations: immediate family, close relatives, and other relatives and friends. It is important for an auditor to understand how existing relationships fit into these categories so that the auditor can determine if there is an effect on his or her independence. Understanding of relationships is of primary importance to understanding the auditor's Code of Professional Conduct regarding independence. Place the following relationships into the appropriate category.

1. Immediate Family
2. Close Relative
3. Other Relative or Friend

a. Dependent
b. Child
c. Father
d. Cousin
e. Spouse
f. Sister
g. Golf
h. Partner
i. Spouse
j. Equivalent
k. Brother
l. Niece
m. Dependent
n. Parent
o. Mother
p. Nephew
q. Independent
r. Child
s. College
t. Friend
u. Grand father
Roommate

Code of Professional conduct is a list of standards which are required to be followed by the CPA professionals. It provides guidance to the professionals about the decision making in certain situations. There are two broad categories which is rules and standard. Rules are mandatory to be followed regardless of the situation and there can not be any deviation allowed from the listed rule. Standard provide guidance for decision making in business scenarios.