Accountants who own shares in the company would have a vested interest in making it appear better on paper, or more profitable than it actually was; or distorting the companies financial position to an outside party doing due diligence. With a lawyer it's much more complex, but it basically boils down to the question of whether your lawyer is advising you as an independent advisor, or as an interested party who wants a return or is afraid of losing their investment.
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What conflict of interest does it create for your lawyer to own your stock? Why are accountants prohibited to own?
Accountants who own shares in the company would have a vested interest in making it appear better on paper, or more profitable than it actually was; or distorting the companies financial position to an outside party doing due diligence. With a lawyer it's much more complex, but it basically boils down to the question of whether your lawyer is advising you as an independent advisor, or as an interested party who wants a return or is afraid of losing their investment.