Hi-- I've been using the same CPA for about 15 years. We have an engagement agreement that we signed 15 years ago that outlines her, and my, responsibilities with respect to tax payments, etc. She recently moved and decided to cut off contact with me and at least 6 others clients of hers that I know. I thought that she was just too busy with the move until a number of filing deadlines came due and she never returned my phone calls. It's actually quite weird as we had a great relationship and the other 6 clients said the same thing.
I have since hired another CPA but missed a few payments as a result of her just 'disappearing'. My new CPA got everything back current and I owed some penalties.
I would assume my old CPA has some liability here, but I've been told by another CPA that engagement agreements with a CPA aren't enforceable. Is that true?
Thanks!