FM20: Insights into Special Accounting Issues
Recorded On: 05/04/2018
In this session, we'll bring to light various special issues related to different facets of a law firm accounting department. Are you intimidated by discussions of alternative fee arrangements? Do you need to further your understanding of electronic billing? Are you looking for a new accounting system? Is your collections workflow in need of an update? Take this opportunity to learn about these pieces of the accounting puzzle.
Objectives:
- Identify different types of alternative fee arrangement models.
- Outline important features in a billing and timekeeping system.
- Discuss features in electronic billing that can benefit your firm.
- Outline of the goals of electronic billing.
- Define the steps in the collection process and begin to develop your policy.
Audience: Basic
Other Information:
90 Minutes
CLM App Management Category -FS: Financial Management
CPE Field of Study: Finance
Lisa R. Dasher
Lisa R. Dasher is Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer for Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford P.A., a Florida defense firm with more than 185 attorneys and ten offices throughout Florida. A 35-year veteran of the firm, Ms. Dasher is responsible for the overall financial management of the firm and execution of firm policies, as well the management of multiple firm functions, including human resources, technology, vendor relations and marketing. Additionally, she served on ALA's Annual Conference Committee (2010–2012) and currently serves on ALA's Professional Development Advisory Committee.
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