KPMG is the auditor for an IESBA public interest entity audit client. Which non-audit service is permitted for this type of audit client? 1. Tax calculations for the purpose of preparing the accounting entries that are material to the financial statements on which the firm will express an opinion. 2. Designing a technology system for financial reporting that generates information significant to the accounting records. 3. Preparing annual tax forms subject to review by the client and appropriate assessment of threats and safeguards. 4. Valuations that would have a material effect on the financial statements on which the firm will express an opinion.
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