Enterprise finance: possible risks of the customer when outsourcing accounting

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to determine the essence, classification, methods of reducing and the degree of influence of accounting risks on the organization when it comes to outsourcing. Based on scientific methods, classification criteria and types of risks for the customer are identified. The causes and consequences of the occurrence of the proposed risks are determined. The practical importance of improving the classification of risks in outsourcing accounting is to assist the parties with contractual relations in developing strategies of economic activity.

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