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An interpretation of the Acts Discreditable Rule would not include

A) membership in an activist political party.
B) withholding a client's books until a professional fee is paid.
C) failure to follow government audit standards in government audits.
D) permitting others to make misleading entries in records.

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Final answer:

Membership in an activist political party does not fall under the Acts Discreditable Rule since it is a protected right and does not reflect negatively on one's professional conduct. However, acts such as withholding client records, ignoring audit standards, or allowing misleading records violate the rule.

Step-by-step explanation:

An interpretation of the Acts Discreditable Rule would not include membership in an activist political party. The Acts Discreditable Rule generally pertains to conduct that reflects negatively upon the profession, such as unethical or illegal behavior. Membership in a political party, even an activist one, is a protected right and is not inherently discreditable or a reflection on one's professional conduct. However, activities such as withholding a client's books until a fee is paid, failing to follow government audit standards, or permitting misleading entries in records, are considered violations of the Acts Discreditable Rule as they undermine the public trust and the integrity of the profession.

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