This article appears in full in the MoBarNews.

Year-end accounting is a little like a dental appointment. Putting it off does not make it go away, and waiting usually makes the eventual experience more unpleasant.

December will be busy, but it does not have to be chaotic. Do not wait until Dec. 31 to start preparing your law firm’s year-end accounting. A little work now means cleaner books, better information, and fewer surprises later, giving you space to focus on other year-end tasks and your clients, while also helping you remain in compliance with Missouri’s Rules of Professional Conduct….

Members can read the full article on the Missouri Bar site.