Practical writing on law firm bookkeeping: trust accounting, QuickBooks setup, receivables and cash flow.https://lawbooksby22.com/en-ushttps://lawbooksby22.com/insights/iolta-three-way-reconciliation-explained/https://lawbooksby22.com/insights/iolta-three-way-reconciliation-explained/Most attorneys know they should reconcile their trust account. Far fewer can produce the third leg on demand — and that is the one that matters.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTTrust AccountingIOLTAtrust accountingreconciliationcomplianceMichelle Murphyhttps://lawbooksby22.com/insights/law-firm-chart-of-accounts/https://lawbooksby22.com/insights/law-firm-chart-of-accounts/The default QuickBooks chart of accounts has no concept of client trust liability or advanced case costs. Here is what a legal one looks like and why it matters.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTBookkeeping Basicschart of accountsQuickBookssetupcase costsMichelle Murphyhttps://lawbooksby22.com/insights/quickbooks-online-setup-for-law-firms/https://lawbooksby22.com/insights/quickbooks-online-setup-for-law-firms/QuickBooks Online can handle trust accounting properly — but only if you configure it deliberately. A step-by-step walkthrough for law firms.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuickBooks & SoftwareQuickBookssetuptrust accountingCliointegrationsMichelle Murphyhttps://lawbooksby22.com/insights/cash-vs-accrual-for-attorneys/https://lawbooksby22.com/insights/cash-vs-accrual-for-attorneys/Most law firms should keep cash-basis books for tax and run accrual reports for management. Here is why, and where each method misleads you.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTBookkeeping Basicscash basisaccrualfinancial reportingtaxMichelle Murphyhttps://lawbooksby22.com/insights/why-law-firm-ar-is-90-days-out/https://lawbooksby22.com/insights/why-law-firm-ar-is-90-days-out/Slow collections are almost never a client problem. They are a billing cadence problem, and the fixes are unglamorous and effective.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTCash Flowaccounts receivablecollectionscash flowbillingMichelle Murphyhttps://lawbooksby22.com/insights/signs-your-firm-needs-a-cleanup/https://lawbooksby22.com/insights/signs-your-firm-needs-a-cleanup/Bookkeeping problems rarely announce themselves. Here are the specific symptoms that mean the books need work before year-end, not after.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTFirm Managementcleanupdiagnosticsyear-endwarning signsMichelle Murphy