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Accounting and Financial Planning Tips for Law Firm Owners
Discover essential financial guidance specifically crafted for law firms to propel their success.


Why Your "Friend of a Friend" Bookkeeper Could Cost You Your License: The Truth About IOLTA Trust Account Management
Trust account violations remain one of the leading causes of attorney disciplinary actions, yet many small law firm owners still rely on general bookkeepers who don't understand IOLTA compliance requirements. Using your "friend of a friend" bookkeeper for attorney trust accounts isn't just risky—it could cost you your license.
This comprehensive guide reveals why specialized trust accounting expertise is non-negotiable, the serious consequences of poor IOLTA management.
Sep 25


From Burnout to Buyout: Designing a Law Firm Exit Strategy with Purpose
Burnout doesn’t mean failure—it’s a signal that it’s time for a new chapter. If you’re a law firm owner feeling overwhelmed and ready for a change, there’s a way to exit your practice without walking away empty-handed.
This article explores how to design a purposeful law firm exit strategy—one that transforms your firm into a sellable asset, builds passive income, and secures your financial future.
Aug 13


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
Aug 5


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.
Aug 3


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
Apr 30


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.
Mar 1


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
Feb 19


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
Jan 28


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.
Nov 22, 2024
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