top of page


Top Accounting Practices for Legal Professionals
Mastering accounting for law firms is key to financial success and compliance. This blog highlights essential strategies, including IOLTA reconciliation for law firms, accurate client trust account management, and leveraging law firm accounting services. Learn how to optimize your accounting practice, generate reliable financial reports, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. Explore best practices for accounting for law professionals to elevate your firm's f

Chelsea M. Williams
Aug 56 min read


Essential Bookkeeping Tips for Law Firms
Running a law firm involves more than just practicing law—it’s about managing a business. At the core of any successful business is effective financial management.
Bookkeeping for law firms is a critical aspect of this. It ensures compliance and promotes financial health. However, to many law firm owners accounting feels like feels like a burden, a necessary evil. The unique nature of legal accounting can make it challenging.

Chelsea M. Williams
Aug 36 min read


The CSG Difference: Why Cutting Corners on Legal Bookkeeping Could Cost Your Firm Everything
Discover why specialized legal bookkeeping services are crucial for your firm's success. Most law firm owners make a critical mistake—hiring general bookkeepers who lack expertise in attorney trust accounts and IOLTA compliance. This gap in specialized knowledge leaves thousands of dollars on the table while putting your practice at risk.
Core Solutions Group offers comprehensive law firm financial management solutions, including sound-proof trust account management, and ca

Chelsea M. Williams
Apr 306 min read


Navigating the Bench Accounting Shutdown: Essential Steps for Law Firm Owners
The sudden shutdown of Bench Accounting has left many law firm owners seeking alternative bookkeeping services to maintain their financial records and ensure compliance.
This article provides guidance on navigating the transition from Bench Accounting, emphasizing the importance of selecting a reliable online bookkeeping service that offers comprehensive financial reports tailored to the legal industry.
We'll discuss the key considerations for law firms.

Chelsea M. Williams
Mar 14 min read


The Law Firm Financial Freedom Framework: Taking Control of Your Money for Good
Take control of your firm's finances with the Law Firm Financial Freedom Framework. Designed for lawyers, this system simplifies law firm financial management, ensuring profitability and stability. From financial planning for lawyers to optimizing cash flow and tax strategy, our framework provides the tools you need.
Whether you need attorney bookkeeping solutions or guidance from a law firm CFO, we help law firms scale with confidence. Learn how a CFO for law firms can tra

Chelsea M. Williams
Feb 194 min read


Navigating Common Clio Software Challenges
Struggling with Clio accounting issues? We address common challenges with Clio’s bookkeeping like Clio calendar sync not working, and Clio data migration problems. Offering solutions for Clio integration with QuickBooks issues, Clio trust accounting errors, and Clio payment processing problems. Learn tips for resolving the Clio mobile app not syncing and how Core Solutions Group can streamline your financial processes with tailored support. Let’s master your firm's finances t

Chelsea M. Williams
Jan 285 min read


The Controversial Augusta Rule: Tax Savings for Law Firm Owners
The blog explores the Augusta Rule, a tax strategy allowing law firm owners to rent their homes to their businesses for up to 14 days annually without reporting the income for federal taxes. It explains the rule's origins, compliance requirements, and potential benefits like tax-free income and business expense deductions. Practical examples and tips for law firm owners ensure effective application while avoiding IRS scrutiny.

Chelsea M. Williams
Nov 22, 20243 min read


An Employers Guide to Tax-Free Employee Reimbursements & Benefits: Tips and Tricks
Employee reimbursements are an effective way for small law firm owners to enhance compensation without triggering additional income or payroll taxes. By understanding the importance of employee reimbursement laws and implementing an accountable plan, businesses can offer tax-free benefits to their employees while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Chelsea M. Williams
Sep 11, 20246 min read
bottom of page