Content

  • The 2019 SRA Accounts Rules – a detailed walkthrough of the new rules
  • A detailed analysis of all relevant recent SRA and ICAEW guidance
  • The role of the COFA and what effective oversight looks like
  • Fundamental financial systems and controls and characteristics of a well-run practice
  • Assessing and monitoring the key financial risks
  • Financial stability and working capital management

Who should attend: Suitable for the COFA, senior finance staff, finance partners and managing partners – i.e. those who have overall responsibility for compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules

Presenter: Ian Johnson is a director in the firm’s Business Advisory Group and works closely with professional practices, especially law firms. He has considerable experience in advising a diverse pool of law firms on all aspects of financial reporting and accounting matters, including statutory accounts and audit issues. He regularly advises law firms on the SRA Accounts Rules, financial and regulatory compliance, restructuring, internal management reporting, financial forecasting and tax compliance. Ian lectures nationally on matters of financial management and compliance. He has also been a guest speaker at a number of seminars across the country for different organisations working within the legal sector. Ian is a member of the Executive Council with the Institute of Legal Finance and Management (ILFM), and is also a part of the ICAEW Solicitors’ Community Committe

How To Book

Please contact your Learning & Development Manager if you are interested in this course.