While accounting and law are separate professions, the accountant must be conversant with essential legal concepts. Modern accounting practice requires familiarity with corporate legal structure, business entities, partnership operations, contracts, property rights, employment law, divorce, consumer protection, wills and trusts, and even bankruptcy law. This course explores these specific areas with emphasis on business and accounting issues. This clear guide to the basic concepts of business law provides accountants with an excellent review of legal concepts that arise in any tax professional’s practice. You’ll gain the ability to recognize and discuss general legal concepts with both client and their counsel.