CONSULTING SERVICES DIFFER FUNDAMENTALLY FROM CPA’S FUNCTION OF AT...

83. Consulting services differ fundamentally from CPA’s function of attesting to the assertions of

other parties. In a consulting service,

a. the practitioner expresses a conclusion about the reliability of a written assertion

that is the responsibility of the assertor.

b. the work is generally performed only for the use and benefit of the client.

c. the client develops findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

d. the nature and scope of work is determined solely by the consulting services

practitioner.