At 09:12 PM 12/13/02 -0800, you wrote:
 >Every recording contract with a participation clause has an audit provision 
in
  it that allows
the artist to come in with their own auditor/accountant and
have
full access to the books.  Same is true in the movie biz.  So I don't really
know what you're referring to. 
   -BZZZTTTT- Wrong answer... the recording industry contracts state that
 Yes, you can ahve your contract audited, but only with a list of 'approved'
 auditors, as a matter of fact if you show your contract to ANYONE you are
 in violation of the contract. 
 
I don't think that's right.  There are restrictions that prevent hiring an
auditor on a contingency fee basis, and using an auditor who is performing an
audit of the same company on behalf of another artist at the same time.  I have
never heard of the "approved list" you mention.