Accounting for Lawyers

Originally held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 | 9 am – 12 pm

 


Program Co-Instructor
Howard H. Fine 
Partner-in-Charge of the Accounting & Auditing Group


Program Co-Instructor
Kevin Leifer
Tax Director, Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • 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.

    DVDs & CDs: $229 Member | $329Nonmember
    On-Demand: $179 Member| $279 Nonmember
    Materials Only (No CLE Credit): $99 Member | $129 Nonmember

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  • Howard H. Fine
    Partner-in-Charge of the Accounting & Auditing Group
    Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C.

    Kevin Leifer
    Tax Director
    Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C.

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  • 9:00 am – 9:15 am Introduction & Overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    9:15 am – 9:30 am Overview of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
    9:30 am – 10:40 am How to Read:

    • The Balance Sheet
    • The Income Statement
    • The Statement of Cash Flows
    • The Notes to the Financial Statements
    10:40 am – 10:45 am Introduction to Accounting for Income Taxes
    10:45 am– 10:55 am Book-Tax Differences

    • Permanent
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    10:55 am– 11:00 am Break
    11:00 am – 11:20 am Calculating the Provision for Income Taxes

    • Current Provision
    • Deferred Provision
    11:20 am – 11:30 am Valuation Allowances
    11:30 am – 11:40 am Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions
    11:40 am – 11:45 am Financial Statement Presentation
    11:45 am – 11:55 am Recent Accounting Developments
    11:55 am  – 12:00 pm Question/Answer Session

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  • This program provides 3.5 credits in skills for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Pennsylvania credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

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  • Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:

    Maricela Alfonso, Membership and CLE Relations Associate | (212) 382-6608 | MAlfonso@nycbar.org

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