On-Demand

8 CPE

Surgent's Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers

On-Demand
8 CPE

This course is delivered as a recorded video. After completing all sessions, you must pass the final exam with a minimum score of 70% to receive credit.

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 potential legal ramifications.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the most common legal issues arising in the business context
  • State the general legal rules applicable to business situations
  • Recognize the role that accountants can play in identifying and resolving legal problems
  • Identify compliance aspects of different entity types

Major Topics

  • Contract principles
  • Partnerships and limited liability entities
  • Legal issues related to various types of business organizations
  • Worker classification
  • Employee rights and the duties of employers
  • Intellectual property
  • Real property law
  • Bankruptcy basics
  • Environmental Law
  • Merger Basics

CPE Credits Available

8 CPE
8
Business Law

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Professional Area of Focus

  • Business/Practice Management
  • Law/Legal

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

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

Provider

Surgent CPE

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