For Prospective Clients That Have Previously Been Audited by Another

question 148

True/False

For prospective clients that have previously been audited by another CPA firm, the predecessor auditor must initiate the communication with the successor auditor.

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Definitions:

Carryforward

A tax provision allowing current losses or credits to be used in future tax years to offset potential gains or income.

Net Income

The amount of earnings left after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

FMV

Fair Market Value, an estimate of the market value of a property or asset, based on what a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured buyer would likely pay to a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured seller in the market.

Tax Depreciation

The deduction of a portion of the cost of a business asset from taxable income over the asset's useful life, as allowed by tax laws.