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31 October 2024

Essential Guidance For Accountants On Responding To Subpoenas (Video)

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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

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An accountant served with a subpoena must understand that it is a legal document that comes with significant risk. However, there are procedures for responding to subpoenas to minimize that risk...
United States Accounting and Audit

An accountant served with a subpoena must understand that it is a legal document that comes with significant risk. However, there are procedures for responding to subpoenas to minimize that risk, starting with reviewing the document with an attorney familiar with the accounting profession's regulatory, ethical and legal operations. This vital first step and additional guidance will go a long way in protecting your client's interests and your own.

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