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fee dependency

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 3 years ago by Kim Smith.
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  • August 24, 2021 at 2:32 am #632686
    Noah098
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    maam in case of over dependency on fees from a client, my text states that following factors are relevant when evaluating the threat:
    – Operating structure of the firm
    – Whether the firm is well
    established or new

    can you explain why are the above two points important?

    August 24, 2021 at 7:30 am #632706
    Kim Smith
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    Operating structure includes, for example, how the different services are provided e.g. separate audit/tax/business advisory departments.

    If it was a new firm – the first client will be 100% of revenue(!)

    August 25, 2021 at 1:34 am #632807
    Noah098
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    the second point is now crystal clear!

    with re to the first one, I am still unclear ma’am how does the operating structure of client will affect the fee dependency issue?

    August 25, 2021 at 6:57 am #632818
    Kim Smith
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    Because fees for different services may then accrue to different partners – engagement partners in the “assurance” part of the firm v tax partners or partners in advisory,

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