Yes, You Should Send Rejection Letters

Ed Mendlowitz CPA The Practice Doctor Q and ASome people expect them…and say so.

By Ed Mendlowitz
The CPA Trendlines Practice Doctor

QUESTION: Do you recommend sending rejection letters to someone I interview and do not hire?

RESPONSE: Yes. Early on I did not send them, but when email came more universal, we sent them messages that way. Now we use postal mail and send the letter on our letterhead. We feel it is more courteous and respectful. The letter is similar to this:

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