3 Credit HoursGeneral (Legal)

Client Trust Accounts & Financial Management

The #1 cause of attorney discipline. Covers IOLTA requirements, trust account management, recordkeeping obligations, common trust account violations, fee agreement structures, client fund disbursement procedures, and audit preparation.

Topics Covered
  • IOLTA requirements and account setup
  • Trust account management and reconciliation
  • Recordkeeping obligations and retention periods
  • Common trust account violations and disciplinary consequences
  • Fee agreement structures: flat, hourly, contingency, hybrid
  • Client fund disbursement procedures
  • Advanced fee deposits and earned-on-receipt fees
  • Audit preparation and random audit programs
Exam Requirements

Review Questions

9

Throughout the course material

Final Exam Questions

15

Multiple choice, 4 options each

Passing Score

70%

Minimum requirement

Time Limit

1 Year

Self-paced from enrollment

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing the final exam, you will receive a certificate including all required fields:

  • Provider name
  • Program name
  • Program number (upon approval)
  • Program dates
  • Credit hours awarded
  • Instructor signature
  • Your name
  • Unique certificate number

$59

$20 per credit hour

3 credit hours
General (Legal)
Self-paced online

Self-paced. 1 year to complete.

Accepted by:

Attorney

Courses designed to meet CE requirements of applicable regulatory bodies including IRS, state insurance departments, NASAA, CFP Board, state real estate commissions, state bar associations, and state medical/nursing/pharmacy boards. Provider applications pending.