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This Non Disclosure Agreement Accounting Firm template is essential for accounting practices operating in Nigeria that need to protect sensitive information exchanged during professional engagements. It is designed to comply with Nigerian legislation, including CAMA 2020 and NDPR 2019, while meeting international accounting standards. The document should be used when engaging with new clients, working with third-party service providers, or when sharing sensitive financial, operational, or methodological information. It includes specific provisions for protecting client financial data, proprietary accounting methodologies, work papers, and other confidential information typically handled by accounting professionals. The agreement is particularly relevant for firms providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services in the Nigerian market.

1. Parties: Identification of the accounting firm and the party sharing or receiving confidential information

2. Background: Context of the professional relationship and purpose of the NDA

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions including 'Confidential Information', 'Professional Services', 'Client Data', 'Work Products', and other relevant terms

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Specific description of what constitutes confidential information in the accounting context, including financial records, client data, methodologies, and proprietary information

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including handling, storage, and protection of confidential information

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to regulatory bodies and professional advisors

7. Data Protection and Security: Specific measures required to protect confidential information in compliance with Nigerian data protection laws

8. Duration of Obligations: Time period for which confidentiality obligations remain in force

9. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Requirements for handling confidential information upon termination or request

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes