‘Accounting 101 for Attorneys’ offered by NBI

The National Business Institute will present a live video webinar on “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Thursday, December 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It is imperative that attorneys are able to develop a working understanding and analytical framework of accounting terminology to strengthen their background and avoid unintentional accounting errors. This course will teach the basics of accounting so attorneys can be knowledgeable when reviewing statements and identifying red flags. 

Attendees will learn how to:

• Build an understanding of financial statements: gain perspective on calculating important ratios and how they’re interconnected.

• Recognize potential red flags: hone error detection skills with help from seasoned experts.

• Interpret income statements and cash flow to accurately determine profitability and liquidity.

• Develop an accounting vocabulary to ensure clear communication with financial professionals.

• Get a primer in accounting standards and fundamental principles to understand the “lay of the land” for financials.

• Understand how accounting documents vary depending on the business’s entity structure.

• Learn how forensic accounting methods are used for finding hidden assets in divorce.

• Mitigate liability when dealing with financial statements and accounting documentation.

This program will provide attorneys with an overview and offer a practical understanding of financial records and accounting methods. It will also benefit business owners, law office administrators, accountants, bankers/loan officers, and paralegals.

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book, is $389. To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.