Conference
PLI’s Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2013: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know
Event Date
July 22, 2013
Location
Chicago, IL
Description
Brian Smith, a Partner in the Corporate Practice Group at Freeborn, is participating as the co-chair of "PLI’s Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2013: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know."
Why you should attend:
Accounting is a language of business. Because attorneys encounter accounting information in a wide range of legal issues, it is critical for lawyers to understand financial statements and core accounting concepts. This practical course, specifically designed for the non-accountant attorney, will provide an understanding of financial statements and the key principles of accounting, using “real life” examples of accounting issues that attorneys commonly face. Whether you are in-house or external counsel, Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2013 will help you to help your company or clients.
Basics of Accounting for Lawyers will also offer insight into the effective use of financial experts, accounting and financial issues where attorneys can put themselves at risk, and current accounting and business “hot” topics.
To register, please visit the PLI website.