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Overview

Make Yourself Indispensable With These Tax and Financial Analysis Skills

Understanding financial statements and tax returns can significantly enhance a paralegal's value to their legal team. Here's why:

1. Enhanced Legal Support:

   • Informed Decision-Making: Paralegals can provide more informed insights to attorneys, helping them make better strategic decisions.
   • Effective Negotiation: A deep understanding of financial data allows paralegals to support negotiation strategies more effectively.
   • Stronger Litigation Support: Financial analysis can be crucial in preparing for and supporting litigation cases.

2. Improved Due Diligence:

   • Risk Assessment: Paralegals can identify potential financial risks and liabilities during due diligence investigations.
   • Red Flag Detection: A knowledge of financial statements can help spot red flags that might indicate fraudulent activity or financial instability.

3. Proactive Problem Solving:

   • Anticipating Issues: By understanding financial data, paralegals can anticipate potential legal issues and take proactive steps to address them.
   • Risk Mitigation: Financial knowledge can help paralegals identify areas where clients may be exposed to financial risks and advise on mitigation strategies.

4. Enhanced Client Service:

   • Informed Communication: Paralegals can communicate more effectively with clients by explaining complex financial concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
   • Value-Added Services: By offering financial analysis, paralegals can provide additional value to clients beyond traditional legal services.

In essence, a paralegal's knowledge of financial statements and tax returns can make them a more valuable asset to their legal team, enabling them to provide more effective support, identify potential risks, and contribute to the overall success of their clients' legal matters. This course will help you do just that.

Make yourself indispensable - register today!

Abbreviated Agenda

1. Obtaining Tax and Financial Records
2. Understanding Tax Returns and Accompanying Documents
3. Using Financial Statements and Tax Returns to Support Negotiations and Litigation
4. Analyzing Business Records and Financial Statements
5. Investment Portfolio Analysis
6. Financial Forensics Tools and Working With Experts
7. Legal Ethics for Paralegals