Almost all organisations are familiar with financial audits – formal processes against defined accounting standards which are carried out by an external audit or accounting firm, reported on by them to the board, members and stakeholders of the organisation, and recorded in a formal set of report and accounts
The aim of a legal audit will generally be to achieve a full health check of your legal position
Unlike a financial audit, there is no defined standard against which to audit
It is therefore for you to define the audit for your organisation in consultation with your chosen auditors
The Law Firm Accounting and Financial Management publication, authored by PwC, delivers explanations and illustrative exhibits on the latest management, tax planning and accounting strategies for law firms; new information reporting requirements; and special issues affecting multinational firms
The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a history of conflict
And outside actors have profited from mining while contributing to violence and exploitation during wars in the region.The four main end products of mining in the eastern DRC are tin
Which are extracted and passed through a variety of intermediaries before being sold to international markets.These four products
Are essential in the manufacture of a variety of devices
Including :Consumer electronics such as :
Organisation of independent law firms
A law firm network is a membership organization consisting of independent law firms.These networks are one type of professional services networks similar to networks found in the accounting profession.The common purpose is to expand the resources available to each member for providing services to their clients.Prominent primary law firm networks include
CICERO League of International Lawyers
First Law InternationalAlliott Group (multidisciplinary)
Lex MundiWorld Services Group (multidisciplinary)
The Network of Trial Law Firms
And Pacific Rim Advisory Council.The largest networks have more than 10
000 attorneys located in hundreds of offices worldwide.
