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| Author: | Miller, S. H. |
| Title: | Avoiding lawsuits. |
| Journal: | Journal of Accountancy
1988 : SEP, VOL. 166:3, p. 57-58, 60, 62, 64-65 |
| Index terms: | ACCOUNTANTS LIABILITY LAWSUITS USA |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Review of suits filed against accountants and suggested steps to develop a "defensive practice". Increase in claims. Systematic client screening. Evaluating the firm's limitations. Accurate workpapers. Need for legislative reform. Definition of "privity" standard. Boxes cover a liability insurance plan, liability insurance, 21 defensive practices, and a videotape on a hypothetical malpractice suit and panel discussion. |
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