CLIENT ACCEPTANCE
1.
Name
2.
List
financial documents obtained (A)
3.
List
names and relationship of others having business
relationships who were contacted for reference:
All references were favorable; OR
Refer to
attached memo.
4.
Regarding
predecessor auditors:
Not
applicable; OR
refer to
memo.
5.
Briefly
describe the intended use of the financial
statements.
6.
Circumstances
requiring special attention of presenting unusual
risks (check each one which applies and comment in
attached memo):
publicly
held
anticipated
annual fees greater than $40,000
high risk
industry
changes in
nature or scope of engagement
industry
especially sensitive to economic conditions
development
stage
in
financial difficulty (or potentially)
Has
had significant recent changes in
management
directors
ownership
legal
counsel
financial
condition
litigation
status
nature of
business
scope of
auditors work
other
significant problems
strategic
focus or composition of company
7.
We are
independent, and accepting this engagement would
not result in a violation of regulatory agencies
or professional ethics (
NO - attach memo)
8.
[Firm
Name] has the technical ability and
resources to serve this firm with high quality and
timely professional services ( NO -
attach memo)
9.
Fees have
been candidly discussed with the appropriate
principals of this firm, and no fee problems are
anticipated.
Will interest be charged on past due
accounts receivable?
Yes
No
Accounts receivable
contact:
10.
Proposed
staffing: Partner in Charge
Accountant
in Charge
Tax Staff
in Charge
Partner
Contact Responsible
Biller
#
Tax Return
Signer
11.
Tax
Entity
Level of
Service
[Firm
Name] Industry Code
Individual
Tax Class
Client
Contact (Individuals)
12.
I/we
recommend that [Firm
Name]
accept this firm as a client, or proceed to
attempt
to obtain them as a client (
NO - attach memo) (Initials & Date
)
13.
Partner
approvals (B) (Initials & Date
)
14.
Engagement
letter sent (date
); Signed response received
(date
); if firm does not become a client,
check here
and comment
in attached memo.
Future
engagement letters:
Signature
required
No
signature required
15.
Origination
Origination
Allocation %
Does
account qualify for business development bonus?
(circle one) YES NO
16.
Add
to Bulletin mailing list (Yes) (No).
17.
Add
to PFP Newsletter mailing list (Yes) (No).
NOTES:
A
= If publicly held, should include most recent
registration statement and 10-K.
B
= One partner, except two partners must approve if
5, 6, 7 or 8 exceptions are
applicable.
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