Basics of Accounting, Bookkeeping, and the IOLA Account for Your Law Firm (OnDemand)
Originally held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Program Fee:
$59 for Members | $159 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2020-2022), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorneys who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
CLE Credit:
New York: 1.0 Law Practice Management
New Jersey: 1.0 General
California: 1.0 General
Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
This program provides transitional/non-transitional credit to all attorneys
Description:
Accounting for law firms can be more difficult than other businesses. Learn the nuts-and-bolts to keep your law practice running. Learn about the essentials of small business accounting and bookkeeping with a focus on law firms and client matters. We will also provide an overview of attorney trust accounts, which many attorneys need to handle as part of their practice when they are handling client funds. In addition to a review of the rules governing the use of escrow accounts, the IOLA Fund General Counsel will share answers to most frequently asked questions in maintaining an IOLA account.
Moderator:
Asia Scarlett-Jones, Asia Scarlett-Jones Law PLLC
Program Instructors:
Mark Josephson, Murray & Josephson, CPAs, LLC
Stephanie Messas, The Messas Law Practice, PLLC
Co-Sponsored By:
Small Law Firm Center