Engagement letter signing

vinukmathews

Hi there,
I am new to public practice and i dont know know to deal with engagement letters. Do i need to get it signed by hand or is it ok if they confirm it by reply back the email writing ' i comforn i agree with.........' What are the criteria of approval.
Thanks

reader

Your client can electronically sign it

reader

In the even of a disagreement it wouldn't be great if all you had was an email saying that they confirmed it. Always best to have something signed on file IMHO.

vinukmathews

Will it still be vaild even if they didnt reply if back conforming

vinukmathews

Can i still continue with the client if yhe read the letter but didnt conform it replying back?

reader

Hello Mr Vinu,

Any words or actions signalling the buyer's consent to the terms of your proposed offer constitutes acceptance. So an email that gives final and unqualified acceptance should suffice.

A quick google search should also reveal the same.

vinukmathews

Thanks for your reply.

Do i need to send engagement letter every year or is it ok not sending them if there are no changes to the service providing and fees?

CSan89

At the practice I work at we send engagement letters every year. We also get a signed copy, then there is no misunderstanding between us and the client. Not sure what the AAT’s requirement is on engagement letters are but it may be worth checking their policy on it so if they do a compliance visit then your on the right side of the rules.