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Kim Smith.
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- August 24, 2021 at 2:32 am #632686
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 newcan you explain why are the above two points important?
August 24, 2021 at 7:30 am #632706Operating 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 #632807the 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 #632818Because 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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