Accounting and Taxation for Paralegals
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Book Description
Preface This book is written in response to numerous requests from paralegals for help in preparing the tax and accounting forms that come across their desks on a regular basis. With the increasing reliance upon paralegals as members of the law office team has come increased dependence on paralegals for the preparation of forms and documents that require a basic understanding of accounting and taxation. Accounting and Taxation for Paralegals is designed to provide those fundamentals. Hopefully, it will retain a place on your desk as a reference work after you have completed the course. Frequent reference is made in Accounting and Taxation for Paralegals to various ethical rules. Financial matters have become increasingly important in the lives of individuals, and it is important to keep in mind the ethical obligations of both the supervising attorney and the paralegal in the preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and reports to the court and beneficiaries. Although the rules of accounting may change, tax forms may vary, and court rules may become more demanding, the constant in any profession is the obligation of competence. The material presented herein will provide you with an introduction to the fundamental concepts. But change is inevitable, particularly with regard to the preparation of tax returns. Always be certain that you are using the most current, forms and following the most current laws, regulations, and guidelines. I offer special thanks to my paralegal, Edith Hannah, for her insight and help in preparing the checklists and forms. I also owe a special debt of gratitude to my late uncle Ralph Welensky, accountant extraordinaire, for showing me that accounting records and tax returns are not numbers in isolation, but are the result of a person's life and that the records and tax returns tell the stories of individuals and their families. Finally, a debt of appreciation goes to the following reviewers for their insightful comments and suggestions: Noel McKeon, Florida Community College; Linda Cabral Marrero, Mercy College; and Laura Barnard, Lakeland Community College. As you work with the next "shoebox" of material dropped off by a client, think of the story the records tell and you will never again think of accounting as dull and boring.
From the Back Cover
On-the-job Paralegals, Legal Assistants, and Legal Secretaries desire accounting materials that apply to their job responsibilities.
This realistic presentation will serve as both a much-needed educational tool and a useful desk reference.
Accounting and Taxation for Paralegals
Accounting and Taxation for Paralegals,Thomas Goldman,Prentice Hall,0130264245,Accounting - General,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Business & Economics / Accounting / General
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