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Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Live Webcast

Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers (E2311223)

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Registration: 8:30 AM EDT

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8 CPE Credits in BL

OVERVIEW

This course covers basic legal principles that every accountant should be familiar with to avoid common legal disputes and costly litigation. By analyzing business law issues from the standpoint and background of accountants and auditors, this course will help you develop an approach to client and practice issues with a sensitivity and appreciation for potential legal ramifications.

DESIGNED FOR

All practitioners and controllers who want a better understanding of how the law can impact their practice and their clients

BENEFITS

  • Identify the most common legal issues arising in the business context
  • State the general legal rules applicable to business situations
  • Recognize the role that accountants can play in identifying and resolving legal problems
  • Identify compliance aspects of different entity types

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Contract principles
  • Partnerships and limited liability entities
  • Legal issues related to various types of business organizations
  • Worker classification
  • Employee rights and the duties of employers
  • Intellectual property
  • Real property law
  • Bankruptcy basics
  • Environmental Law
  • Merger Basics

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Jason Carney

Jason W. Carney, CPA, CISA, PMP, CISSP, CCSP, Esq.
(4.8)

Jason Carney, CPA, CISA, PMP, CISSP, CCSP, Esq., is a senior manager at ABS, Inc., a boutique consulting firm based in the Washington, DC metro specializing in complex accounting issues. He is also the principal for IRS Problem Free, a tax resolution service. He has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, consulting, and industry. His specialties include technical accounting, financial statement audit, information security, and tax controversy. Jason has worked in the financial services, software, and federal finance sectors. Jason has taught more than 100 CPE courses for audiences across the country. He has been consistently well-received and specializes in adapting content for the unique needs of each audience. He believes that relevant and engaging training is essential for career development and business success. Jason is a member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs and was a President’s Scholar at the University of Saint Thomas Law School. He is a member of the Minnesota Bar and holds CPA licenses in four jurisdictions. He is a former Treasurer for Fort Safety, a non-profit focused on keeping families and children safe online. He wrote “What is Business Intelligence and Why Should CPAs Care?” for Footnote magazine and contributed to the upcoming publication, What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Client Trust Accounts.