BFA Partner Derrick Farrell to Host PLI CLE “Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2025”

BFA Partner Derrick Farrell will host a Practising Law Institute CLE session titled “Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2025” on July 23, 2025, at 9:00am PDT. This two-day CLE course is designed to help attorneys build a working knowledge of key accounting principles that frequently intersect with legal practice. Derrick will join a panel of legal and accounting professionals to explore topics such as GAAP and IFRS standards, interpreting financial statements, navigating the audit process, understanding the intersection between accounting misstatements and Caremark claims under Delaware law, discussing the impact of significant new Delaware legislation on potential legal liability, and addressing legal ethics in financial matters. Tailored for attorneys with no prior accounting background, the program offers practical guidance for engaging confidently with financial issues in a legal context.
 
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