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Financial Processes & Internal Controls

Financial Processes & Internal Controls

Financial Processes & Internal Controls

Protect Your Firm. Strengthen Your Systems.

Your law firm’s accounting and billing functions are more than administrative tasks—they’re foundational to profitability, compliance, and long-term stability. Without the right financial controls in place, your firm is exposed to errors, inefficiencies, and potential risk.

Brenda Barnes helps law firms design and implement financial systems that are secure, scalable, and audit-ready. Whether you’re refining existing processes or building structure from the ground up, you’ll gain peace of mind and better financial visibility.

Core Areas of Focus:

  • Process mapping for billing, collections, and expense approvals
  • Segregation of duties to reduce fraud and error risk
  • Role-based access to financial systems and data
  • Monthly bank and trust reconciliations by an independent party
  • Implementation of double-entry accounting systems
  • Standardized reporting, approval, and reconciliation workflows
  • Internal audits and compliance checks

Why It Matters

Weak internal controls can lead to lost revenue, compliance issues, and partner mistrust. A well-designed system ensures:

  • Timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Clear accountability across roles
  • Compliance with trust accounting and ethical rules
  • Confidence in the integrity of your financial data

Trust starts with transparency—and strong financial systems make it possible.

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Offering Custom Strategies That Optimize Your Law Practice

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