If the client does not understand the engagement letter’s provisions, CPAs may limit the effectiveness of one of their most important professional liability defense tools. While the engagement letter ...

Companies often hire investment bankers for capital fund-raising and M&A activities. We discuss certain guidelines that are appropriate when drafting an investment banker engagement letter.

I do not need to read how the number of cases lodged against brokers for professional negligence or malpractice is growing, although I have read such stories. I see this reality as I speak to brokers ...

An engagement letter is a written document. It is used to define the business relationship to be entered into by a client and a company. Learn more about how it works.

The requirement that the accountant modify the accountant’s compilation report whenever the accountant’s independence is impaired is retained. The accountant is required to obtain an engagement letter ...

Standard engagement letters often are drawn to define the attorney-client relationship and, at times and where permissible, to define the scope of the relationship with the client.

For years, Georgia lawyers have been strongly encouraged to confirm every legal representation in writing, with either an engagement letter or a fee contract signed by their clients. Plaintiffs ...

As we approach the General Election on November 21st, it’s crucial to embrace a culture of respect and honest engagement. This responsibility lies with all of us–former candidates, current ...

The difference between what Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP claimed in unpaid attorneys’ fees and what ultimately was granted last week would translate into 11 hours of work for one lawyer, but ...

That's exactly what the use of so-called "engagement letters" between accounting. You wouldn't meet with an architect and simply say, "Build me a house." ...