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Engagement Letter Do’s and Don’ts

Signed engagement letters help CPA firms improve communication with clients and protect the firm from litigation as “the first line of defense.” Use the following tips to help you write more effective engagement letters. Engagement letters should…• State the purpose of the engagement.• Define the scope and limits of the engagement.• Specify known negative conditions … Read more

How to Respond to Subpoenas

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CPA firms are often uncertain about whether or how to respond to a subpoena, as they also need to comply with a number of rules and regulations that are intended to protect client confidentiality. The following Q&A focuses on understanding the nature of subpoenas and how CPA firms can minimize their professional liability exposures when … Read more

When to Use Mediation and Arbitration

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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can be an effective way to reduce the time, expense and stress of resolving professional liability conflicts when used in the appropriate circumstances. Mediation and arbitration are forms of ADR that can reduce the cost and the emotional roller-coaster ride of disputes. The major distinction between these two ADR solutions is … Read more

Corporate Transparency Act

CAMICO continues to receive inquiries from policyholders regarding implications of assisting clients with the new beneficial ownership information reporting guidelines under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). CAMICO issued a policyholder Alert in December 2023 on this topic, which included, among other things, a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) document that highlights many of the common inquiries … Read more