We run bi-annual Legal Cashier / Solicitors Accounts Rules Training courses in Central London. These one day workshops are practical courses - aimed at solicitors doing their own books, existing cashiers who want to brush up on their skills, bookkeepers who want to know more about legal bookkeeping and solicitors accounts and accounting & bookkeeping students who want to get a Certificate in Legal Bookkeeping.
Legal Bookkeeping Courses
"A very good course covering the basics of legal bookkeeping at the appropriate level for beginners." Hong Tran, Consultant
Comments from June session:
"Very informative"
"I enjoyed the course very much - very helpful & useful in the future"
"Surprisingly interesting"
"This course has been very useful as a refresher, because the rules change" P Popat, Cashier
We cover the solicitor’s accounts rules, the legal accounts department and the regulatory bodies. We look at manual debits and credits, for office accounts and client accounts.
Legal Bookkeeper Course - Content:
Level 1: [one day]
§ Introduction to bookkeeping – double entry, partnership accounts, profit & loss, balance sheet
§ How a solicitors office should run
§ Client & Office money
§ Recording Transactions (bills, invoices)
§ Posting receipts from the Legal Services Commission
§ Transfer client ledgers, residual balances, mixed money
§ VAT
§ Disbursements
§ Interest – deposit account & client account
§ Petty Cash
§ Credit notes, write offs, bad debts
§ Solicitor Typical problems
§ SARs compliance and The Accountants Report
On the 3 day course - it's more practical. [click here for more] We cover:
§ All of the above
§ Plus Solcitors Accounts software packages
We cover:
§ All of the above
§ Plus solicitors accounts training [real life]
Download our Legal Bookkeeper Course Programme Content
"I gained more insight and learnt new things that I did not know about"
Cashier, London
Our courses are held in central London just off Oxford Street. They're run from 930am to 430pm. We serve a sandwich lunch and tea and coffees are available throughout the day.
Course dates are for 2012: 930am to 430pm
Level 1 [one day]
- Tues 28th Feb 2012
- Tues 10th July 2012
Level 2: [one day course] - for those who complete Level 1 and want more - by request:
§ Recap of how a solicitors accounts office should run and the difference between ‘normal’ bookkeeping and solicitors accounts
§ Trial Balance, profit & loss, balance sheet
§ Recording Transactions (bills, invoices) into client / office account
§ Disbursements
§ Completion statements – probate (wills)
§ Financial statements – property transactions
§ Endorsed cheques & Dishonoured cheques
§ Splitting cheques
§ Problems for solicitors
§ Preparing for The Accountants Report
Level 2
- Wed 9th May 2012
- Thurs 20th Sept 2012
For more information, please email training@booglesltd.com or fill in the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Legal Bookkeeping Solicitors Accounts Rules Course
What is covered on the course?
We look at solicitor accounts - client account, office account, client interest, vat and disbursements.
Is it computerised?
No. We work on manual accounts - debits and credits. This isn't about learning the in's and out's of a legal software package... You can contact the specific software provider for that - This Legal Cashiers course is about learning solicitors accounts, and how to apply the rules to different situations and scenarios. We're working out of a workbook, so we're all together. And when you get back to the office / your clients, you'll be able to use the knowledge and information - regardless of the type of legal accounts package that you use.
Is there an exam?
No. We're not going to give you an exam. At the end, we can give you a certificate of attendance, which you can use on your CV. I'm sure there are qualifications out there which you can take - e.g. like the AAT - but we're the course providers - like BPP - who are running the courses.
Would I be taken on / offered a job after this?
The problem we're seeing at the moment is that there's a lot of people out
there going for legal bookkeeping jobs but their knowledge and skills aren't up
to date or relevant for that field. So although we might not be able to take you on - you'll find your
chances are improved in the marketplace if you can show that you're keeping
your skills up to date and that you know how to apply the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
How long does the course last?
It's 1 day. One session 930 to 430. We'll be there from 9am, and you're welcome to stay for a glass of wine and do some networking 430-5, but the core of the course is 930am to 430pm. We understand that people are busy, they have jobs to do or other personal arrangements - so we've condensed it all into one day.
What level is this taught at?
It's
Level 3 -
suitable for Juniors and above and people with no knowledge of
solicitors
accounts. We'll assume attendee's will have done some sort of
accounting before
- but nothing to do with solicitors - and thats the area we'll focus on
- so you don't need to have ever set foot inside a solicitors office
before.
Do I get CPD points?
Yes - you get 4.5 CPD Points. This course is accredited by LegalFocus.
I'm a solicitor - should I be here?
If you are a sole practice solicitor who is either doing their own books, needs to do their own books, wants to check what their cashier is doing on their books, wants to learn more about the area of The Solicitors Accounts Rules - this course is for you.
I'm a Cashier - is it for me?
If you are a Legal Cashier who wants to stay ahead of the game, learn more, refresh your knowledge and skills, remain competitive in the jobs market - then this course is for you.
I'm a Bookkeeper - but I've never done Solicitors Accounts before?
If you have a genuine, keen interest to learn about The Solicitors Accounts Rules and want to get into this area, or just learn more about how its done, then this course is for you.
After doing this, can you do the books for
solicitors or normal business?
The Solicitors Accounts Rules only really effect solicitors in business. The rules are what they have to adhere to. But accountants might find our course helpful, especially if they have solicitor clients which they have to sort out and understand.
Where is the course going to be?
In zone 1 Central London - just off Old Street. If you have any concerns [mobility] and need extra equipment, adaptation or even for lunch - food allergies... just let us know as we're willing to accommodate everyone.
Can I have more information?
Read this page - the course outline is available for download here... and for anything else at all... just email us: admin@boogles.org or PHONE US on 020 3371 8894.
Delegates Quote from May 2011 course: