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Understanding Tax Returns and Financial Statements: Practical Application for Legal Practice

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
New York CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
Washington CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
Wisconsin CPE for Accountants Approved 7.2 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
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Bruce Andersen
Kristy Caron
Hal Margolit
Teresa Roth
Harley Sherman
Mark Cherry
With Bruce T. Andersen from BTA Corporation + 5 others

Thu, Nov 05, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102640

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Overview

Build Out Your Financial Forensics and LPM Toolkit

How confident are you in your ability to assess the financial health of a client's business? How often do you wish Google Translate would work on financial records? If you've ever been concerned your lack of financial understanding may hinder your ability to represent your client effectively or is hurting your firm financially, this course is for you. This comprehensive course is designed to equip attorneys with the essential financial acumen needed for effective legal practice. by delving into the intricacies of financial statements, tax returns, and forensic analysis tools, participants will gain a working knowledge of business recordkeeping and tax reporting. Power up your skills - register today!

  • Learn to accurately assess a business's financial performance and identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Develop the skills to navigate financial records and uncover critical information.
  • Gain insights into a company's financial history and potential liabilities with IRS records.
  • Discover tools to legally reduce your tax burden and increase profitability.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Gauging the Health of the Business: Financial Statements, KPIs, and Ratios
  2. Understanding Ledgers and Supporting Documents
  3. Leveraging Forensic Analysis Tools and Experts
  4. Analyzing Past Bankruptcy Records
  5. Business Tax Reporting Documents and Procedures
  6. Obtaining and Analyzing Business Tax Audit Records
  7. Maximizing Tax Deductions for a Professional Practice
  8. Legal Ethics for Attorneys: Financial Best Practices Edition

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Product ID 102640

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
New York CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
Washington CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
Wisconsin CPE for Accountants Approved 7.2 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Gauging the Health of the Business: Financial Statements, KPIs, and Ratios

  2. Understanding Ledgers and Supporting Documents

  3. Leveraging Forensic Analysis Tools and Experts

  4. Analyzing Past Bankruptcy Records

  5. Business Tax Reporting Documents and Procedures

  6. Obtaining and Analyzing Business Tax Audit Records

  7. Maximizing Tax Deductions for a Professional Practice

  8. Legal Ethics for Attorneys: Financial Best Practices Edition

    1. Client Trust Accounts
    2. Fiduciary Liability
    3. Doing Business With Clients
    4. Data Security
    5. Guarding Confidentiality

Who Should Attend

This legal course is designed for attorneys. Accountants, tax professionals, and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Bruce T Andersen
Bruce T.
Andersen
BTA Corporation
Kristy Caron
Kristy
Caron
Fox Rothschild LLP
Hal S Margolit
Hal S.
Margolit
Withum Smith & Brown, PC
Teresa B Roth
Teresa B.
Roth
Mountain Estate Tax Trust Law PLLC
Harley M Sherman
Harley M.
Sherman
Harley M. Sherman CPA
Mark S Cherry
Mark S.
Cherry
Mark S. Cherry Attorney at Law, PC
Speaker bio
Bruce T Andersen

Bruce T. Andersen

BTA Corporation
Bruce Andersen

is the president of BTA Corporation, a boutique firm located in Los Angeles, California, providing tax, accounting, and consulting services to small businesses. He is a certified public accountant. Mr. Andersen has taught management science and information systems at California State University in Bakersfield. For the last 14 years, he has been a member of the faculty at the University of Phoenix School of Business. Mr. Andersen is a member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants. He earned his B.S. degree from Iowa State University, his M.S.B.A degree from Boston University, his M.B.A. degree from California State University in Bakersfield and his M.S. degree (taxation) from Golden Gate University. After watching the cannabis industry for several years, the firm set up a division specifically for the cannabis industry in 2018, branded as CannabisCPA.tax, providing tax, audit, accounting and systems support to the cannabis industry.

Speaker bio
Kristy Caron

Kristy Caron

Fox Rothschild LLP
Kristy Caron

is a partner with the Atlanta office of Fox Rothschild LLP. She has a diverse practice in which she provides strategic advice to individuals and businesses on corporate, tax and real estate matters. Ms. Caron has significant experience in structuring and assessing the tax benefits and risks of real estate and other investment transactions, advising on corporate governance and organizational matters, and representing individuals and entities in state and federal tax examination and litigation proceedings. She is particularly well-versed in tax credits and charitable land donations. Ms. Caron is a contributor to the Fox Rothschild Tax Controversy & Financial Report blog. Prior to joining Fox Rothschild, Ms. Caron was vice president for due diligence and associate general counsel at a Georgia-based real estate and business consulting firm. Before that, she was a tax attorney with a well-respected regional law firm in Atlanta and served as in-house counsel for a land and natural resources consulting firm. Ms. Caron was a staff attorney in civil and criminal matters for the Colorado Court of Appeals, where she previously served as a law clerk to Judge Marsha Piccone and Judge John R. Webb. She also clerked for several civil judges in Connecticut Superior Court. Ms. Caron is a contributing author to the National Income Tax Workbook of the Land Grant University Tax Education Foundation. She earned her B.A. degree from University of Connecticut, her J.D. degree from Vermont Law School and her LL.M. degree in taxation from University of Denver.

Speaker bio
Hal S Margolit

Hal S. Margolit

Withum Smith & Brown, PC
Hal Margolit

is CPA, MST and tax principal with Withum Smith & Brown, PC. He has over 20 years of experience in a variety of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, professional services, retail, wholesale and not-for-profit entities. Mr. Margolit specializes in tax compliance and planning for high-net worth individuals and the business entities they are associated with. He is a trusted business advisor to our clients on operating their businesses through various entity types, such as C Corporations, Subchapter S Corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships. Mr. Margolit also regularly represents clients before the IRS and other governmental jurisdictions for tax audits, negotiations of offers in compromise, and tax installment payment arrangements. He is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Mr. Margolit earned his Master of Taxation degree from Drexel University.

Speaker bio
Teresa B Roth

Teresa B. Roth

Mountain Estate Tax Trust Law PLLC
Teresa Roth

is a solo practitioner at Mountain Estate Tax Trust Law PLLC. Her extended background in taxes enables her small business clients to succeed financially ensuring they are set up to capture all available tax benefits. Ms. Roth's expertise in tax law expands into estate planning, enabling her to create a plan that not only works for her client's needs but also maximizes all tax advantages and deductions. She earned her B.A. degree from Carroll College and her J.D. degree from the University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law. Ms. Roth is admitted to practice law in Montana and Colorado, and before the Federal District Court and United States Tax Court.

Speaker bio
Harley M Sherman

Harley M. Sherman

Harley M. Sherman CPA
Harley Sherman

is the founder of Harley M. Sherman CPA where he has over 20 years of experience in personal income tax, home-based budgeting, small business start-up activities, accounting and income tax issues. He has been responsible for servicing clients in the medical, food service, real estate, governmental, and construction industries. Mr. Sherman is a graduate of Central Michigan University where he received his B.S. degree and he earned his M.S. degree in professional accountancy from Walsh College. He is an adjunct professor of accounting and income tax at Oakland Community College. Mr. Sherman is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Michigan Association of CPAs. He also obtained a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a Six Sigma Greenbelt from Lawrence Technical University, and is also a Quickbooks ProAdvisor.

Speaker bio
Mark S Cherry

Mark S. Cherry

Mark S. Cherry Attorney at Law, PC
Mark Cherry

is a self-employed attorney and certified public accountant in a general practice law firm in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. His firm has extensive experience in foreclosure prevention, real estate, tax law, and bankruptcy law. Mr. Cherry is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, federal district courts, bankruptcy court, Federal Court of Appeals, and U.S. Tax Court. He is also qualified as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) in business valuation and a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF). Mr. Cherry is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants (AAA-CPA). He earned his J.D. degree from the Delaware Law School of Widener University and his B.B.A. degree from Temple University (Moot Court Honor Society).

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