This paper added to the discussion on what types of services audit firms should and should not provide to their audit clients. The evidence in this paper supports the view that investors do not view tax services provided to audit clients in the same light as audit-related services.  The findings of this study are relevant to managers and boards of directors who purchase non-audit services (audit-related, tax or other) from the external auditor.  This study is also useful to practicing auditors to address audit committee concerns on non-audit services.

Mishra, S., K. Raghunandan, and D.V. Rama. 2005. Do Investors’ Perceptions Vary with Types of Nonaudit Fees? Evidence from Auditor Ratification Voting. Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory 24 (2): 9-25.