This agreement dated __________(1)___________, is
made By and Between ___________(2)______________, whose address is
____________(3)______________, referred to as "Client", AND
____________(4)_________, whose address is ________(5)__________,
referred to as "Accountant."
1. Parties to This Agreement. The Client, in order
to properly conduct its business, employs the Accountant. The Accountant
is duly licensed by the laws of this state and engaged in the business
of providing independent accounting services and assistance to clients.
2. Services to be Provided. During the length of
this contract, the Accountant shall serve the Client and perform any and
all services in accounting and tax matters as the Client requires
in connection with the Client's business including
the preparation of accounting statements, tax reports and returns. The
Accountant will also provide supervisory and advisory services to the
Client when requested.
3. Payments to Accountant. The Client agrees to
pay the Accountant for services at the following rates: (Discuss rate of
compensation)
4. When Payments Are Due. The Accountant shall
bill the Client on a regular basis for services rendered which bills
will be due and payable upon receipt.
5. Term of Agreement. This agreement shall become
effective ______(6)_____ and shall continue in effect until
_______(7)________ or until terminated in accordance with this
agreement.
6. Termination of this Agreement. This agreement
may be terminated by either party on fifteen (15) days notice to the
other party. All such notices shall be by certified mail or delivered
personally.
7. Entire Agreement. This contract expresses the
entire agreement between the Client and the Accountant regarding this
matter. This agreement can only be modified with another written
agreement signed by both the Client and the Accountant. This agreement
shall be binding upon both the Client and the Accountant and their
respective heirs, legal representatives and successors in interest.
8. Legal Fees. If either party brings a law suit
in order to enforce or interpret the provisions of this agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees in
addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.
9. Governing Law. This agreement shall be
interpreted according to the laws of the State of _______(8)________.
10. Independent Contractors. Both the Accountant
and the Client agree that the relationship created by this agreement is
that of independent contractor and not that of employee and employer.
The Accountant is responsible for the payment of any taxes, including
without limitation, all Federal, State and local personal and business
income taxes, sales and use taxes, other business taxes and license fees
arising out of the activities of the Accountant.
11. Signatures. Both the Client and the Accountant
have read and agreed to this agreement.
Witnessed or Attested by:
____________(9)_________________
____________(10)______________
"CLIENT"
____________(9)_________________
____________(11)______________
"ACCOUNTANT"
NOTICE
The information in this document is designed to
provide an outline that you can follow when formulating business or
personal plans. Due to the variances of many local, city, county and
state laws, we recommend that you seek professional legal counseling before
entering into any contract or agreement.