单选题
Rita Sang is a member of the XYZ Company Board of Directors. Rita's sister, Sarah Everett, is employed by XYZ as Vice President of Information Systems. Kevin Ritter is also a member of XYZ's Board of Directors and serves on XYZ's internal audit committee. Kevin's son, Cary Ritter, is an audit manager with a major accounting firm. Cary Ritter's firm does not provide audit services to XYZ. Which of the following statements concerning independence is TRUE? A. Kevin Ritter is considered an independent board member but Sang is not considered an independent board member. B. Both Kevin Ritter and Sang are considered independent board members. C. Sang is considered an independent board member but Kevin Ritter is not considered an independent board member.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】Sang is not considered independent since her sister holds an executive position with XYZ. Kevin Ritter is independent since his son's accounting firm does not provide audit services to XYZ.