Attorney Trust Accounts - Accounting for Trust Transactions

Price:
R1280.64 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Accounting professionals
Sub-level:
Attorneys Trust Account Audits
Lecturer:
Tristan David-Crewe White
Duration:
390 Minutes
Additionals:
   CPD Assessment
   Certificate

Lesson Outline


Recording transactions in an attorney’s trust records is often misunderstood by qualified CAs and RAs, let alone attorneys and trainee accountants / auditors.

This practical session aims to help you understand how to account for the debits and credits relating to various trust transactions, in accordance with the Legal Practices Act and Rules.

• Grow familiar with the Legal Practices Act and Rules that have a direct / indirect impact on trust accounting transactions
• Understanding the accrual VS cash basis of accounting
• Practicing the accounting debits and credits through using a case study
• Completing a Practitioners Annual Statement for trust transactions / balances