AICPA provides guidance on outsourcing.

• Position: AICPA News; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Brief Article

The AICPA recently published guidance on outsourcing in response to growing concerns over the legal and ethical obligations of CPAs who use third-party service providers in client engagements.

The guidance outlines the chief responsibilities of a practitioner engaged in outsourcing, including maintaining the security and confidentiality of client information, and acting with due professional care and in compliance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

The...