Specialized IOLTA accounting, CTAPP reporting, and full service financial management for California attorneys.
Schedule a Free Trust Account ReviewDon't risk it on a bookkeeping error. We ensure your Trust Account withstands State Bar scrutiny.
"All funds received or held by a lawyer or law firm* for the benefit of a client, or other person* to whom the lawyer owes a contractual, statutory, or other legal duty, including advances for fees, costs and expenses, shall be deposited in one or more identifiable bank accounts labeled “Trust Account” or words of similar import, maintained in the State of California, or, with written* consent of the client, in any other jurisdiction where there is a substantial* relationship between the client or the client’s business and the other jurisdiction."
— California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.15(a)We reconcile the Bank Statement, Checkbook Register, and Client Ledgers to ensure they match to the penny every month.
We prepare the financial data required for your annual Client Trust Account Protection Program reporting and certification.
Inherited a mess? Can't reconcile a balance? Stale client balances? Totals don't add up? Negative balances? We specialize in historical cleanup, reconstruction, and reconciliation of IOLTA accounts to restore compliance.
Most bookkeepers do not understand the strict liability of legal accounting. As a California CPA, I bring a professional standard to your firm's finances.
In high stakes situations, standard accountant confidentiality may not be enough. We can structure our engagements to maximize protection.
If your firm is undergoing a sensitive internal audit, defending against State Bar allegations, or you just want a higher level of confidentiality we can be retained directly by legal counsel.
This structure ensures that our communications and work product are integral to the legal advice you receive, providing an additional layer of confidentiality.
We are experienced in working under Kovel agreements (United States v. Kovel).
In this arrangement, the CPA is engaged by the attorney — not the client — to interpret financial information for the purpose of legal counsel. This effectively extends the attorney-client privilege to the accountant's work product.
*We work seamlessly with counsel to draft the necessary engagement letters to establish this relationship.
We offer flexible engagement models. Partner with us for your entire back office, or select specific services a la carte.
Select only what you need to fill the gaps in your current operations.
Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and custom financial reports to track firm profitability.
Management of legal billing software (Clio, MyCase, etc.) to ensure timely client invoices.
We manage vendor payments and expenses so you can focus on billable hours.
Seamless payroll processing for attorneys and support staff.
For firms that want a complete financial partner. We handle everything from the IOLTA compliance to the firm's financial posture.
Including:
Expert insights to help you navigate State Bar requirements and avoid audit triggers.
Common pitfalls in your client trust recordkeeping and CTAPP reporting.
InteractiveA simplified visual case study and walkthrough of trust accounting steps.
IOLTA Compliance Checklist PDF
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