This course is designed to introduce students to concepts of financial literacy in order to support them in their interactions with business clients and practice management. It focuses on basic financial accounting techniques, construction and understanding of financial statements, financial statement analysis tools, valuation of assets, tax implications of different legal services delivery mechanisms, and financial accounting and management issues as they relate to professional services firms.
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts of financial literacy in order to support them in their interactions with business clients and practice management. It focuses on basic financial accounting techniques, construction and understanding of financial statements, financial statement analysis tools, valuation of assets, tax implications of different legal services delivery mechanisms, and financial accounting and management issues as they relate to professional services firms.