The Institute’s Code of Professional Conduct advises that members in practice should put in place a letter of engagement with their clients in order to agree their mutual understanding of the scope and nature of the assignment.
With a view to assisting members in complying with this provision, the Institute has prepared a document outlining some of the key issues to be addressed within a letter of engagement. Members should note that this document is not to be regarded as a pro forma template to apply in preparing a letter of engagement. This is not a legal document nor does it purport to provide legal advice. A letter of engagement should be tailored to meet the specific circumstances of each engagement and specialist legal advice should be sought as appropriate.
Guidelines on provisions to include in letter of engagement