The Dos and Don’ts of Disengaging
By Duncan B. Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE Whether due to the “great resignation,” the “great reassessment,” or the “baby boomer departure,” the CPA profession is … Read more
Accounting
CAMICO Tip: Best Practices to Prevent Wire Transfer Fraud
Q: My client has asked our firm to initiate wire transfers. What risks are associated with agreeing to initiate wire transfers and what protocols should our firm consider? A: CPA firms continue to be at high risk of social engineering attempts due to the type of information firms gather and store. If the firm and/or a … Read more
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
Responding to Pressure to Provide CPA-to-Lender Comfort Letters
By Suzanne M. Holl, CPA Complying with requests from banks and other lenders for assurances regarding clients’ … Read more
How to Respond to Subpoenas
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
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
