0020-03-.17
Retention Of Records
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0020-03-.17
A licensee shall maintain copies, or other obtainable facsimile records, or computer records, in whatever
manner kept, of all work papers and work product used to render or support rendering accounting
services to a client for a period of five (5) years. The five (5) year period shall commence at the end of the
fiscal period in which the engagement was conducted. Premature destruction of these records shall
subject the licensee to disciplinary action.