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Can You Be Both a Lawyer and a CPA at the Same Time?
Can You Be Both a Lawyer and a CPA? Yes, it is entirely possible to hold both licenses at the same time. A lawyer who is also a CPA has...
Sep 15, 20255 min read


Escrow and Trust Accounting: Ethical Pitfalls Every Lawyer Should Avoid
Escrow accounts temporarily hold funds or assets during transactions and are managed by neutral third parties. In contrast, client trust...
Sep 14, 20256 min read


How Progressive Tax Impacts Business Growth and Scaling
Key Takeaways Trust accounts are essential for attorneys to manage client funds separately from operating funds, ensuring legal...
Sep 11, 20257 min read


How Long Must Trust Account Records Be Kept
When it comes to how long must trust account records be kept, most jurisdictions require a retention period of five to seven years. This...
Sep 10, 20256 min read


What Type is Trust Accounts Liabilities in QuickBooks
Key Takeaways Trust accounts are essential for lawyers to manage client funds ethically and legally, preventing the commingling of client...
Sep 9, 20258 min read


IOLTA Rule 45.4: What Attorneys Need to Know
Key Takeaways Rule 45.4 mandates the use of pooled IOLTA accounts for small client funds in Iowa, which generate interest to support...
Sep 8, 20259 min read


Best Banks for IOLTA Accounts: Top Picks of 2025
Need the best banks for IOLTA accounts? This article highlights top options with great interest rates, low fees, and strong support for...
Sep 7, 202511 min read


How to Open an IOLTA Account: A Step-by-Step Guide for Attorneys
Need to open an IOLTA account? This “how to open an IOLTA account: a step by step guide for attorneys” simplifies the process. You’ll...
Sep 4, 20258 min read


Is an IOLTA Account Checking or Savings? Here’s the Answer
Key Takeaways An IOLTA account is a type of checking account designed for legal professionals to manage client funds and generate...
Sep 3, 20256 min read


The Purpose of an IOLTA Account: Why Law Firms Must Use It
IOLTA accounts, or Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts, are essential for law firms. They manage unearned client funds securely and...
Sep 3, 20257 min read


Mastering Maryland IOLTA Accounts
For law firms in Maryland, managing IOLTA accounts correctly is essential to comply with state regulations. This article outlines the...
Aug 29, 20257 min read


Essential Georgia IOLTA Trust Accounts
If you manage Georgia IOLTA trust accounts, this Georgia IOLTA Trust Accounts: A Quick Compliance Checklist is for you. Learn essential...
Aug 27, 20256 min read
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