396. Accounting and Bookkeeping for Solo and Small Law Firms with John Pontius

396. Accounting and Bookkeeping for Solo and Small Law Firms with John Pontius

Author: My Legal Academy December 11, 2023 Duration: 52:05

This is a classic re-run of my episode with John Pontius. John Pontius is based in Rockville, Maryland, and represents individual and business clients before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. Today he joins the show to talk about how solo and small law firms can set up their accounting and bookkeeping practices to save time, maximize their income, and avoid costly mistakes. 

Connect with John Pontius:

Website: www.pontiustaxlaw.com 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/johnpontiusjr 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PontiusTaxLaw 

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