The benefits of the CPA Protector Plan don't end with our excellent coverage. We are committed to providing CPAs and their staff with the resources to make prudent risk management decisions. We provide a variety of risk control information through our carrier, Chartis.

Chartis, a world leader in insurance, provides its policyholders in the CPA Protector Plan complimentary access to an exceptional portfolio of risk management services designed to help prevent or mitigate professional liability claims. Services are provided in conjunction with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, a leading law firm specializing in the representation of CPAs.

Use the navigation bar on the left of the page to link to Helplines and other risk management tools. Visit us often for updated articles and case studies.

Helplines

Subpoena and Regulatory Helpline 877-513-9984

Assistance within one business day of call for subpoena requests or other third party or regulatory inquiries for policyholders.

Pre-claim Loss Prevention Helpline 877-513-9984

Advice regarding potential claims within one business day of call.

General Practice Risk Management and Legal Helpline 877-513-9984

Information regarding practice management matters, billings and collections, client screening, acceptance and retention, document retention, and high risk service offerings including:

1. financial planning and investment advisory services,
2. tax management strategies,
3. trustee work,
4. audit engagements, and
5. Other special services.

Engagement Letter and other Document Review

Legal review and evaluation of engagement letters, disengagement letters, management representation letters, statement of qualifications and limitations, audit report language and other related materials.

• Audit Engagement Letter

  
  

• Compilation Engagement Letter

  
  

• Corporate Tax Return Letter

  
  

• Individual Tax Return Engagement Letter

  
  

• Review Engagement Letter

  
  

• Disengagement Letter

  
  

For further information and assistance on engagement letters, or for engagement letter review, please contact us at cpariskmanagement@wilsonelser.com

Articles & Case Studies

From basic building blocks to specific case studies, today's CPA needs to be well informed on current practice management strategies. The following articles include information regarding engagement letters, vicarious liability exposures when allying with other firms, and handling a problematic client:

• Case Study Bullmore vs. E&Y Cayman

  
  

• New Reasons for Concern about Vicarious Liability

  
  

• Take a Hard Look at Your Engagement Letters

  
  

• The Importance of Engagement Letters

  
  

• Small Business & Work Opportunity Act of 2007

  
  

• Primary Liability for Secondary Actors

  
  

• Managing the Risks of Tax Season

  
  

Advisories are prepared by Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, a leading law firm specializing in the representation of CPAs.

Employment Practice Risk Management Services

http://www.lexeplhelp.com, is an online EPL risk management resource and training tool, designed to help employers create a workplace free of discrimination and harassment as well as help provide defenses in the event of a suit. A key component of the site is online trackable training for management and non-management employees on all aspects of discrimination and harassment. To get started, request a password, at http://www.lexeplhelp.com and click on the "request a password" button.

Education and Risk Management Seminars

We are committed to helping CPAs reduce their risk of being sued because of errors or omissions in their practice. To this end we offer targeted risk management education delivered in person and over the Web.

Have you taken a risk management seminar in the past? We offer a premium discount if you have completed risk management coursework in the last three years.