Accounting

AAA Accounting Contract Clauses

ADR clauses

Including clear and enforceable arbitration clauses in your accounting contracts is key to resolving disputes efficiently. The AAA provides tools such as ClauseBuilder® AI (Beta) to help you draft effective clauses using AI technology. You can also use our ClauseBuilder online tool for more traditional drafting.

Commercial (U.S. domestic): Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the AAA in accordance with its Commercial [or other] Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Why Choose the AAA?

Why AAA?

Privacy: Parties want to protect their sensitive financial data. The AAA maintains the privacy of its proceedings, which can safeguard confidential business information and sensitive financial details.

Specialized Expertise: The intricacies of accounting disputes require more than general legal knowledge. The AAA provides access to arbitrators and mediators with expertise in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and business valuations, allowing professionals who understand the industry’s nuances to resolve your case.

Efficient & Fair Resolutions: Our arbitrators provide balanced, enforceable decisions considering financial regulations and best industry practices. With expertise in accounting standards, tax law, and financial audits, our panel is equipped to resolve disputes fairly and efficiently.

Types of Accounting Disputes We Handle

Dispute types

The AAA manages a wide range of accounting disputes, including:

Dispute types

Financial Reporting Disputes

Conflicts related to financial statements, audits, and the interpretation of accounting standards.

Tax Disputes

Disputes over tax assessments, deductions, and interpretations of tax law.

Valuation Disputes

Disagreements over the valuation of businesses, assets, or intellectual property.

Contract Disputes

Issues involving breach of financial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, or compensation agreements.

Audit Disputes

Conflicts arising from the scope or findings of financial audits.

AAA Arbitrators and Mediators

Arbitrators & mediators

The AAA’s Panel comprises top professionals with a broad range of expertise in finance and accounting. Our arbitrators and mediators offer: 

Arbitrators & mediators

Industry-Specific Knowledge

With experience in financial auditing, tax law, business valuations, and corporate finance, our panelists understand the specific challenges of accounting disputes.

Timely Resolutions

Our experts can resolve disputes efficiently, reducing costly delays and protecting your financial interests.

Take the Next Step 

Contact us

Contact us

Contact the AAA today at CommercialCases@adr.org to learn more about our accounting arbitration and mediation services.