Accounting for Legal Practitioners: Understanding Financial Statements and Compliance

Course Overview

• Understand the basics of accounting and financial reporting • Learn to analyze and interpret financial statements • Familiarize yourself with accounting standards and regulations • Develop skills to apply accounting principles to legal practice

Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house

Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali

Language:English, French

Nigeria Price:
₦350000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price:
$4000

Kenya Price:
$5500

Rwanda Price:
$6000

Nigeria Price:₦350000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price:
$4000

Kenya Price:
$4000

Rwanda Price:
$4000

Nigeria Price: ₦350000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price: $4000

Kenya Price: $4000

Rwanda Price: $4000

• Financial Statements and Accounting Principles • Overview of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) • Accounting principles (accrual, matching, materiality, consistency) • Accounting standards and regulatory frameworks (GAAP, IFRS) • Financial Statement Analysis • Ratio analysis (liquidity, profitability, efficiency) • Trend analysis and forecasting • Cash flow analysis and management • Accounting for Specific Transactions and Events • Accounting for assets (current, non-current, intangible) • Accounting for liabilities (current, non-current, contingent) • Accounting for equity (common, preferred, retained earnings) • Accounting for revenue recognition and expense matching • Accounting for cash and cash equivalents • Compliance and Regulatory Requirements • Overview of accounting regulations and standards • Compliance with financial reporting requirements • Disclosure requirements and financial statement presentation • Case Studies and Applications • Real-world examples of financial statement analysis and compliance • Practical applications of accounting principles in legal practice • Group discussions and problem-solving exercises

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Friday, May 1, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Friday, August 21, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 — Friday, December 18, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

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