About this Event
Are you prepared for your next Law Society trust account examination?
Whether you are facing your first external examination or have been reviewed for years, understanding the expectations and avoiding common compliance issues is essential. This practical seminar will walk you through what examiners look for, frequent breaches, and how to properly prepare your firm.
Drawing on extensive experience in legal trust account examinations, this session will provide clear, practical guidance on reconciliations, statutory deposit requirements, record-keeping obligations, and Part A & B lodgements, Law Trust Account
Hybrid Format – Join Us Your Way
This seminar will be delivered both in person and online.
💻 Online attendees will receive full access to the live presentation and Q&A.
🍽️ In-person attendees will enjoy:
- Snacks and refreshments
- Opportunity to network with fellow practitioners
- Direct access to the speaker for questions after the session
If you can attend in person, we highly encourage it for the added networking experience.
What We’ll Cover
✅ Preparing for a Trust Account Examination
- When to engage an external examiner
- Selecting certified trust accounting software (including LEAP and Clio)
- Maintaining compliant records and reconciliations
- Understanding Law Society reporting requirements
- Correct completion of Part A and Part B
⚠️ Common Breaches Identified
- Missing statutory timeframes (5, 14, 15 and 20 working day requirements)
- Reconciliation discrepancies
- Statutory deposit issues
- Incomplete trust statements and controlled money records
- Dormant ledger and unclaimed money obligations
- Part A & B reporting inconsistencies
- You will leave with practical steps to strengthen compliance systems and reduce regulatory risk.
Who Should Attend?
- Law practice principals and partners
- Practice managers
- Trust account and finance staff
- Firms preparing for their first trust examination
- Firms looking to improve compliance systems
🎟 Places are limited for in-person attendance. Early registration is recommended.
About Robert
Robert Liu CA CPA RTA MPA
Principal, Pitt Martin Group
Robert is a Certified External Examiner for Legal Trust Accounts with the Law Societies of New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. With approximately a decade of hands-on experience in trust account examinations and bookkeeping, he brings deep expertise in compliance requirements, common deficiencies, and Law Society-recognised trust accounting software.
In addition to his trust account specialisation, Robert is a registered tax agent and mortgage broker, and a member of Chartered Accountants ANZ, CPA Australia and FBAA. Under his leadership, Pitt Martin Group has received multiple industry recognitions, including the CPA NSW President’s Award for Excellence and national accounting firm awards.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
CPA Australia, Level 3, Sydney, Australia
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