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Prepared for:

Sarah Mitchell

Mitchell & Co.

Prepared by:

Daniel Reyes

Acme Climate Co.

A CLEAR START

Accounting Engagement Letter

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Our engagement with you

Dear Sarah ,

Thank you for choosing Acme Climate Co. . We are pleased to support Mitchell & Co. for the 12 months beginning Start Date. This letter confirms the work we will deliver, the fees and how we will work together.

Monthly records. Quarterly insight. Annual clarity.

MONTHLY

Monthly bookkeeping

Bank and credit-card reconciliations, transaction coding review and an open-items query list.


YOU RECEIVE

Reconciled records and a monthly query summary.

QUARTERLY

Management reporting

A profit and loss report, balance sheet and a concise review of significant movements.




YOU RECEIVE

A quarterly management reporting pack.

ANNUAL

Year-end accounts

Preparation of annual financial statements from the agreed records, including year-end adjustment queries.




YOU RECEIVE

Annual financial statements for your review.

OUTSIDE THIS ENGAGEMENT

Payroll, tax returns and lodgements, audit or assurance, valuations and legal advice are excluded unless added to the agreed service schedule in writing.

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Your fee plan

ANNUAL PACKAGE / EXCLUDING APPLICABLE TAXES

A defined annual scope, paid monthly.

SERVICE
RATE
QTY
Amount
TAX
Total
Monthly bookkeeping
$350.00
12
$4,200.00
$420.00
$4,620.00

Monthly service unit

Management reporting
$300.00
4
$1,200.00
$120.00
$1,320.00

Quarterly service unit

Year-end accounts
$1,200.00
1
$1,200.00
$120.00
$1,320.00

Annual service unit

PriceTAXTotal
Total$6,600.00$660.00$7,260.00

YOUR ROLE

Provide complete records, nominate a contact and review and approve reports. Tell us about material changes.

OUR ROLE

Use professional care, communicate clearly, safeguard your information and flag material delays promptly.

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Terms & acceptance

The engagement

This engagement is between [PracticeName] and [ClientCompany] for 12 months beginning [StartDate].

The agreed service schedule and fees form part of this letter. Any renewal will be confirmed in writing.

Records and approvals

You remain responsible for complete and accurate records, the information supplied and your business decisions. Please nominate one contact, respond to queries promptly and review and approve the final reports we prepare.

Basis of our work

We will use reasonable professional care and rely on the records and explanations supplied. Our work is not an audit or assurance engagement, and we do not independently verify every transaction unless separately agreed.

Confidential information

We will use your information to deliver the agreed services, restrict access to those who need it and use appropriate safeguards. We may disclose information when authorised by you or required by law.

Timing and communication

We will agree practical delivery dates and let you know about material delays. Timely completion depends on receiving the required records and approvals. Please tell us promptly about significant changes affecting your business.

Changes to the scope

If you request additional services, or the volume or complexity of work changes materially, we will discuss the impact and confirm any revised scope, fee and timing in writing before proceeding.

Fees and payment

The annual package is invoiced in 12 equal monthly instalments. Invoices are due within 14 days. Fees exclude applicable taxes, which will be added where required. Additional work requires your written approval.

Ending the engagement

Either party may end the engagement with 30 days written notice. Fees for work completed and agreed commitments remain payable. We will discuss the handover of your records and any outstanding matters with you.

Acceptance

By signing below, we confirm that we are authorised to accept this engagement and agree to the service schedule, fee plan and terms in this letter.

Mitchell & Co.

Sarah Mitchell

12 Nov 2026

Acme Climate Co.

Daniel Reyes

12 Nov 2026

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An Accounting Engagement Letter Template designed to help accounting firms and freelance accountants clearly define scope, responsibilities, fees, timelines, and terms before starting work. Includes pages for engagement details, services and deliverables, client and accountant responsibilities, professional fees, combined terms & conditions, and signature acceptance, all in a clean, modern A4 layout that’s easy to customise for any client. The 4 pages cover Cover Page, Introduction & Service Schedule, Fees & working arrangements and Terms & Conditions. Start from this letter, add your logo, prices and terms, then send it as a live link your client signs online.

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