Program Description

Your Essential Guide to Forensic Accounting

Interpreting and investigating financial information is valuable to the outcome of many of your firm's cases. Do you have what it takes to accurately and swiftly sort through tax returns and other financial documents? This insightful course will provide you with the knowledge you need, starting with key accounting terms and definitions then diving into how to effectively review and analyze important financial records, calculate damages and find hidden assets. Don't miss this chance to heighten your financial knowledge to provide the support your firm needs in this crucial area - register today!

• Understand key accounting terms and definitions.
• Review the important documents necessary for the analysis of financial data.
• Learn how to analyze and interpret financial statements and tax returns.
• Learn how forensic accountants tackle calculating damages.
• Explore effective ways to valuate closely held entities.
• Gain valuable tips for uncovering hidden assets, interests and income.

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course will provide attendees with a better understanding of how to collect and utilize accounting and financial information. Those who should attend include:

• Paralegals
• Legal Technicians
• Legal Assistants
• Legal Support Staff

Course Content

1. Key Accounting Terms, Definitions and Lingo
2. Essential Documents - Checklist and Overview
3. Review of Financial Statements and Tax Returns (With Examples)
4. Calculating Damages Like a Forensic Accountant
5. Business Valuation - Dissecting Closely Held Entities
6. Searching for Hidden Assets, Interests and Income

Continuing Education Credits

California MCLE Paralegal – California MCLE Paralegal: 1.00

DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program – DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program: 1.00

Florida Registered Paralegal Program – Florida Registered Paralegal: 1.00

Indiana Paralegal CLE – Indiana Paralegal CLE: 1.00

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals – Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals: 1.00

National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. – NALA: 1.00

National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. – NFPA: 1.00

North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification – North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education: 1.00

Ohio Certified Paralegals – Ohio Certified Paralegals: 1.00

Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico – Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico: 1.00

TBLS Paralegal Certification – TBLS Paralegal Certification: 1.00 *

Washington State Paralegal Association – Washington State Paralegal Association: 1.00

* denotes specialty credits