Solicitors' Accounts Rules

Overview

Aim and Objectives of the Course

• An understanding of the principles of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules and recent changes to the rules
• An understanding of the responsibilities, work required to be completed and risks in respect of this work
• A review of those areas where problems are known to occur
• A review of the reporting requirements
• An understanding of the work to be completed by the Reporting Accountant

Course Content

• SAR 98
• The SRA checklist
• The report to the SRA
• The guidelines on the operation of the client accounting system
• Common errors found
• Where problems may occur under SAR 98
• Frequently asked questions and answers
• Risks to the Reporting Accountant