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The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a so-called "expectation gap" exist between the accounting consultants and their clients. The excistence of an expectation gap has already been confirmed between auditors and their clients. Interviews were conducted with both accounting consultants and managers to find out what expectations they have for each other. The factors that influence the occurrence of an expectation gap and the size of them are many but the most important factor may be regarded as individuals' different needs and requirements. The gap can be reduced or entirely eliminated by ensuring the quality of an accounting consultant's work, for example, REKO and / or that management have more realistic demands that actually can be met. If accounting consultants choose to undergo the authorization, they submit to use the REKO, which means in particular that reports are more comprehensive. The reports will form the basis for important decisions for businesses and therefore, the managers want reports that are useful and informative. A large part of the effort to reduce or erase the expectation gap is a well-functioning dialogue between the companies and accounting consultants, as became apparent in our interviews.