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05 Feb

Five reasons why CPAs believe they will never be sued

CPAs generally take every precaution feasible to ensure error-free work, but that may not be enough to ensure a firm's security. In our litigious society, it's wise to be prepared for that unexpected bump in the road. To help put this in perspective, here are five common reasons why CPAs don't think they will be sued:

  1. I only do tax work and have a low-risk practice.
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