Preventing Trust Account Mishaps: Best Practices

from Accountants Law Pod™ · host Lynda Artesani, Sarah Prevost, and Steven Libhart

Dive into trust account pitfalls as we explore real-life fraud cases, cybersecurity risks, and how mishandled workflows lead to compliance failures. Learn practical safeguards, staff training tips, and best practices to protect your firm’s trust funds - with a fun quiz to test your knowledge. 01:31 Listener Question: Preventing Trust Account Mishaps 01:59 Cybersecurity and Trust Account Safety 05:07 Real-Life Scenarios and Best Practices 08:19 Flat Fees and Trust Account Compliance 18:57 Trust Account Mismanagement 19:44 Importance of Proper Workflow 21:31 Handling Cash in Law Firms 22:46 Billing Errors and Best Practices 25:42 Trust Fund Protocols and Training 27:39 Fraudulent Checks and Money Laundering 28:57 Game Show: Trust Account Scenarios Be sure to subscribe for more episodes! Find us on YouTube as well! If you have questions, topic requests, or guest suggestions you can email us at [email protected] or send us a message through our website, www.accountantslawpod.com If you want to join us in the Accountants Law Lab, visit our website at www.accountantslawlab.com to sign up! Accountants Law Pod is hosted by Lynda Artesani, Sarah Prevost, and Steve Libhart and directed/produced by Teaira Burge and The Proper Trust. Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay - Edited by audiovideo_uk Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, financial, or professional advice.

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