Accountants Law Pod

In this episode, we break down common attorney compensation models—including “eat what you kill,” flat fee structures, and performance-based pay—exploring the pros, cons, and real-world challenges firms face when...

In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of today’s leading legal accounting tools—Clio, LeanLaw, CosmoLex, MyCase, and PracticePanther. We compare features, pricing, user experience, and explore how each...

Dive into trust account pitfalls as we explore real-life fraud cases, cybersecurity risks, and how mishandled workflows lead to compliance failures. Learn practical safeguards, staff training tips, and best practices...

In this episode we break down the accounting pitfalls law firms face - from IOLTA missteps to messy trust reconciliations. We explain why early legal-accounting support matters, how to handle credit card fees...

Start the year with smart tax planning for law firms. In this episode, we cover common bookkeeping challenges, goal-setting strategies, and how to prepare for tax season. We explore entity structure reviews, billing...

In this Best Of episode we revisit our most important insights on avoiding audits in legal and accounting practices. From bar and compliance audits to trust accounting pitfalls, they share practical strategies for...

In this episode we explore cybersecurity for legal accountants. We discuss protecting sensitive data, the role of managed IT services, staff training, and real-world security risks - plus practical steps firms can...

In this episode we explore class accounting and how law firms can use it to gain clearer financial insights. We break down when class accounting makes sense, how to set it up properly, and common pitfalls to avoid -...

In this episode we break down the essentials of building and maintaining a strong chart of accounts for law firms. Learn common COA mistakes, best practices for trust, IOLTA, and equity accounts, and how proper setup...

In this episode we break down when and how to hire for growth in accounting and legal firms. We explore the signs it’s time to bring on help, how to balance cost vs. benefit, and whether to choose contract or...

In this episode of Accountants Law Pod we pull back the curtain on one of the most anticipated—and often misunderstood—topics in law firm management: year-end bonuses. From partner distributions to employee bonuses,...

In this episode we walk you through the ultimate year-end checklist for accounting and law firms. From tax planning and managing bonuses to reviewing health insurance, they break down the steps every firm should take...