Why Attend?
- Learn to identify and use financial account information relevant to a wide range of legal matters
- Gain a competitive edge in negotiation and litigation with an increased understanding of financial matters
- Be better equipped to make successful inquiries and communicate effectively with business and financial professionals
Almost every area of the law contains a financial component that requires attorneys to have a basic knowledge of accounting principles and a solid understanding of financial concepts. Whether it’s a divorce case, bankruptcy matter, personal injury, or business transaction, attorneys need to know how to formulate inquiries that promote the best interests of their clients as well as read, understand, and analyze financial documents in their practices.
The objective of this seminar is to help lawyers understand financial statements, formulate successful inquiries, and communicate effectively with business and financials colleagues. The program is designed to improve skills by providing attorneys with an understanding of financial principles and concepts so they can handle these matters more effectively and efficiently to better serve their clients.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Financial Statements
- Accounting Methodologies and Principles
- Government and Nongovernment Regulators
- The Advantages and Pitfalls of Using EBITDA
| Registration Deadlines: |
| Webcast: |
10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
| Telephone: |
Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar
Call (800) 979-8253 to register up to one hour prior to the seminar |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $40 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
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