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Surgent's Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers (BLAW)

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Date/Time:: Mar 3, 2020, 9:00am–5:00pm
Developer:: SURGENT MCCOY SELF-STUDY CPE, LLC
Level:: Basic

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 the legal ramifications that can occur.

Objective

Identify the most common legal issues arising in the business context
Understand the general legal rules applicable to business situations
Appreciate the role that accountants can play in identifying and resolving legal problems
Understand how the dispute resolution system works

Highlights

The various types of corporations
Securities law basics
Contract principles
Partnerships and limited liability entities
Worker classification
Employee rights and the duties of employers
Intellectual property
Real property law
Bankruptcy basics
The court system and litigation process
Alternative dispute resolution

Designed For

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

Prerequisite

None

Advanced Preparation

None