On Demand Training – Technical & Practical

On Demand Training Videos

As an Org Plus Plan subscriber, you have unlimited access to the On Demand library of pre-recorded training workshops via our e-Learning Hub. This allows you to easily learn at your own pace, with practical examples, pre-recorded videos and exercises to test what you have learnt. Questions can be posed to trainers during and after the video and if you manage a team, you can even track the progress of each individual within your team.

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Current Videos 

SRA Accounts Rules – The Essentials (2hrs 30 Mins)

The current SRA Accounts rules allow more flexibility in how law firms operate and manage risk but also require firms to make their own professional judgements and decisions in how they protect client money and assets entrusted to them. Watch Now.

COFA Training

COFA Compliance Masterclass (2hrs 45 Mins)

Since January 2013, the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) has had a significant responsibility for ensuring firm’s meet their regulatory obligations and compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules and that any breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules are documented and reported back to the SRA. Watch Now.

An Introduction to Legal Accounting (2hrs 30 Mins)

This workshop is designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking to learn about the role of a legal cashier/legal bookkeeper. It will give an introduction to legal accounts and how it all fits within legal practice. It is ideal for new starters and for those returning to legal practice and accounts.  Watch Now.

An Introduction to the SRA Accounts Rules

An Introduction to the SRA Accounts Rules (1hr 45 Mins)

This workshop is designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking to learn about the SRA Accounts Rules and how they apply within a law firm. It is ideal for new starters and for those returning to legal practice and accounts. Watch Now.

An Introduction to legal VAT

An Introduction to Legal VAT (45 Mins)

This workshop is designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking to learn about the SRA Accounts Rules and how they apply within a law firm. It is ideal for new starters and for those returning to legal practice and accounts. Watch Now.

VAT Within Law Firms VAT for Legal Accounting Darren Whelan VAT Disbursements Recharges Brabners

VAT within Law Firms (2hrs 30 Mins)

VAT is a complex and ever changing tax.  This workshop is designed to focus on the areas that cause the most confusion and the areas that we see HMRC specifically target law firms during a VAT inspection.  Watch Now.

Disbursements, Recharges & VAT (45 Mins)

This workshop focuses on the correct treatment of disbursements for VAT purposes and recharged overheads. It will look at both HMRC’s and the SRA’s definition of disbursement and it will explore the VAT Act 1994, Notice 700 and case law.  Watch Now.

Billing Within Law Firms

Billing within Law Firms (2hrs 30 Mins)

In this workshop we explain what the solicitors’ bills rules are, look at billing procedures and processes, ensuring that VAT is accounted for correctly in accordance with the VAT Act 1994 and the Brexit changes. It will also look at the different categories of bills that can be issued. Watch Now.

Residual Balances (45 Mins)

This workshop has been designed to meet the needs of those with an interest in learning how to tackle the age-old problem of residual client ledger balances. As the image indicates, don’t sit on them.  Watch Now.

Bank Reconciliation (45 Mins)

How a firm carries out and prepares bank reconciliations is a good indicator of the overall control environment within a firm. It’s one of the key controls – period.  Watch Now.

SRA Accounts Rules for Lawyers and Solicitors (1hr 45 Mins)

This workshop is tailored specifically for lawyers, solicitors and fee-earners working in legal practice and will introduce you to the Accounts Rules with an explanation of the regulatory requirements and the ethical behaviours that underpin them. Watch Now.

Managing Cash Flow (45 Mins)

This workshop will walk you through the process of accurately predicting your most vital figures. You’ll learn more about liquidity and what affects it and find ratios that are right for your business.  Watch Now.

SRA Accounts Rules 2011 -v- SRA Accounts Rules (2019) (45 Mins)

This 1 hour workshop looks at the changes from the SRA Accounts Rules 2011 to the current rules and the implications of those changes. It is ideal for those returning to legal practice and accounts or for those that want a refresher of the changes to ensure they’re compliant. Watch Now.

CILEx vs SRA: The Accounts Rules (45 Mins)

Whether you’re considering transferring regulator or concerned over the recent proposal discussions between CILEx and the SRA on a proposal to transfer the regulation of CILEX’s members to the SRA, this short 1 hour workshop has the differences covered. Watch Now.

Third Party Managed Accounts (30 mins)

The SRA Accounts Rules (2019) made it clear that Third Party Managed Accounts can be used as an alternative to the use of a client account or alongside an existing client account. This workshop explains what one is, the types of TPMA, the SRA’s expectations and requirements and the advantages and disadvantages in using one. Watch Now.

Practice notes and training sessions represent the Association of Legal Compliance & Accounts’ view of good practice in a particular area. They are not intended to be the only standard of good practice that firms can follow. 

Practice notes and training sessions are not legal advice, and do not necessarily provide a defence to complaints of misconduct or poor service. While we have taken care to ensure that they are accurate, up to date and useful, we will not accept any legal liability in relation to them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why On Demand

It’s really simple:

  • Reduced cost
  • Can be watched anywhere, anytime on any device – no travel time or cost
  • Shorter and more efficient than face-to-face 
  • Recorded and can be replayed at your leisure

Online – the Cons

On Demand is not for everyone one. People learn differently and watching a pre-recorded training video can feel very lonely and isolated. It requires strong, self-motivation and time management skills. There is no opportunity to ask a question and receive an answer straight away as you would with an online or a face-to-face workshop.

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