It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the ministry's general license.

It is noted that until July 7, "transactions necessary to stop the export, re-export, sale or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States or by a person from the United States, wherever located, of accounting services, management and corporate consulting to a person located in Russia".

Another document indicates a ban on audit services from 20 August.

Earlier, US First Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discussed plans to tighten sanctions against Russia during a meeting with colleagues from the UK, Germany, Italy and France.