Solicitors' accounts rules

Available on these dates:

Code	Venue	Lecturer	Date	Time	Price
P1105	Preston	Mike Ulrich	11/05/2010	9:30 am to 12:30 pm	£65.00
CH1205	Chester	Mike Ulrich	12/05/2010	9:30 am to 12:30 pm	£59.00
SM1305	Wilmslow	Mike Ulrich	13/05/2010	9:00 am to 12:00 pm	£59.00

You can book this course by using the booking form above. The booking will be confirmed by e-mail.

Course contents

Solicitors' accounts rules Solicitors' accounts rules are complex and change regularly, and errors in your procedures can be costly. The course gives delegates a thorough understanding of the rules involved in holding clients' money. It highlights the main problem areas and potential reporting solutions. The course covers: The latest versions of the solicitors' accounts rules required by the Law Society – The rules and regulations – Reporting – Reporting breaches of the rules – Audit testing – Testing during the accounting period – Overdrawn client accounts: the implications and the actions required – Errors and mistakes – Mistakes you must report – Mistakes you do not have to report – Books of account – Authorisation of transactions. This is an update course and is not suitable for junior staff. The May updates will cover:

• The rules and regulations
• New rules on small left over balances
• Legal Services Act 2009 and March 2009 changes
• New definitions
• Abolition of controlled trusts
• Entity based regulation
• Whistle blowing duties for the reporting accountant
• Reporting breaches of the rules and errors and mistakes
• Audit testing and testing during the accounting period
• Overdrawn client accounts: the implications and the actions required
• Mistakes you must report and those you do not have to report
• Books of account – Authorisation of transactions – Risk areas