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The Law Firm Financial Documentation You Need with Joyce Brafford
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English - April 22, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTech News News Technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
I talked with an expert in law firm financial management about some of the top-level financial documentation every lawyer should be looking at on a regular basis.
Episode Highlights
08:37 - The conversation touches on the different Girl Scout cookies and how availability is dependent on the bakeries that councils have relationships with.
19:18 - Joyce's explanation of what a Profit and Loss statement is, emphasizing its importance and how it should be reviewed regularly to track trends.
24:48 - Discussion about how a Cash Flow Analysis document is future-looking and necessary for understanding business health.
27:27 - Importance of looking into Accounts Receivable, especially the alarming amount that law firms often have outstanding.
30:56 - The conversation shifts to discussing the necessity of financial trends analysis to set accurate goals and expectations.
37:32 - Differences between the roles of bookkeepers, accountants, and CFOs are clearly outlined, explaining what each professional does and how their roles relate to each other.
46:14 - Importance of dashboards for visual data management and how lawyers should focus on high-level financial management, instead of getting lost in complex accounting activities.
Episode Resources
Connect with Jared Correia [email protected] https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Joyce Brafford https://www.profitsolv.com/ https://www.cosmolex.com/