The privity doctrine does not limit recovery from a suit to those with a direct contractual relationship to the accountant.

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The privity doctrine traditionally required a direct contractual relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant (such as between a client and their accountant) for a lawsuit to be pursued. However, many states have since adopted alternative approaches, such as allowing third-party beneficiaries or foreseeable users of the accountant's services to bring suit. Therefore, the privity doctrine may still have some impact on recovery, but it is not an absolute limitation.

The Privity Doctrine Does Not Limit Recovery from a Suit