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Accounting for Lawyers

Accounting for Lawyers (On-Demand)

Originally held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, 9-12 pm
CLE Credit: NY: 3.5 skills NJ: 3.5 general CA: 2.5 general PA: 2.5 general

Please Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml. On-Demand: Member: $179 | Nonmember: $279 Program Agenda

Whether you're a transactional attorney or a litigator, when financial and accounting records emerge in the legal matter you're handling, it helps to know some accounting basics. The numbers always tell a story - one that may support your legal position. This basic level program will provide an overview for the non-accountant attorney of key accounting principles including:
  • Overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Overview of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
    • How to read:
    • The Balance Sheet
    • The Income Statement
    • The Statement of Cash Flows
    • The Notes to the Financial Statements
  • Accounting for Income Taxes
  • Recent Accounting Developments

Attendees of this program will be able to recognize the relevant accounting principles at work and how they may impact the outcome of legal matters.


Where
New York City Bar 42 West 44th St New York, NY 10036

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