Agreement with Accountant

1.	PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT

2.	INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

3.	SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

4.	PAYMENTS TO ACCOUNTANT

5.	WHEN PAYMENTS ARE DUE

6.	CONFIDENTIALITY

7.	PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

8.	TERM OF AGREEMENT

9.	TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT

10.	ENTIRE AGREEMENT

11.	LEGAL FEES

12.	GOVERNING LAW

13.	SIGNATURES

Document Description:

This Business-in-a-Box template is a legally binding document to be used when a contractor (the Accountant) agrees to provide accounting services to a business owner or individual. This type of service contract is absolutely necessary when engaging the services of an accountant, as it not only clarifies the exact role and responsibilities of the accountant, but it also protects the interests of the business owner.

This is a detailed agreement, containing 13 clauses covering such matters as the commencement of the appointment, scope of services and duties of consultant, fees and payment, confidentiality, ownership of developments, dispute resolution, etc. It is absolutely essential to have a signed document of this nature when entering into a freelance relationship.

Furthermore, this document defines the financial and administrative services to be provided by the Accountant and includes clauses that protect the client's confidential and proprietary information. In addition, this agreement reaffirms that an employer / employee relationship is not created between the parties.