Interpreting Financial Statements: What Attorneys Need to Know

Stephen J. Bigge
Stephen J. Bigge | Keebler & Associates LLP

Stephen J. Bigge, CPA – is a partner with Keebler & Associates, LLP whose emphasis is in developing comprehensive financial, estate and income tax analyses and wealth transfer techniques including FLP, GRATS, CRTs, ILITs and IDGTs. He specializes in estate, gift and retirement planning, charitable gift planning, as well as trust and estate administration.

On-Demand: May 8, 2025

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

Financial analysis is an important aspect associated with any endeavor. Without a good basic understanding of core financial accounting terms and financial statements, one cannot provide thorough legal advice for business and estate planning transactions.

During this webinar, we will cover key accounting terms and concepts. We will also cover the three primary financial statements used by businesses (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows) and then cover various ratios that are used to determine the financial health of a business

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Why understanding financial statements is important
  • Synopsis of key accounting terms, principles and concepts
  • In-depth discussion of the three key financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows)
  • Using financial statement ratios to determine the financial “health” of an entity

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Stephen J. Bigge_MyLawCLEStephen J. Bigge | Keebler & Associates LLP

Stephen J. Bigge, CPA – is a partner with Keebler & Associates, LLP whose emphasis is in developing comprehensive financial, estate and income tax analyses and wealth transfer techniques including FLP, GRATS, CRTs, ILITs and IDGTs.

He specializes in estate, gift and retirement planning, charitable gift planning, as well as trust and estate administration. Stephen is experienced in providing tax planning for individuals, trusts and flow-through entities and prepares individual and fiduciary income tax returns. In addition, Stephen is a frequent writer for Taxes Magazine in his area of expertise.

Prior to joining Keebler & Associates, Stephen was a Senior Tax Manager with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP.

Agenda

I. Why understanding financial statements is important | 2:00pm – 2:30pm

II. Synopsis of key accounting terms, principles and concepts | 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

III. In-depth discussion of the three key financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows) | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

IV. Using financial statement ratios to determine the financial “health” of an entity | 3:40pm – 4:10pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Arkansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 General Hours

Receive CLE credit in Florida via Attorney Submission.
Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Illinois

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Indiana

Approved For On-Demand Credits
2 General

Kansas

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 Substantive

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Missouri

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
120 General minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Nevada

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Oklahoma

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Tennessee

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Texas

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Law & Legal Hours

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Wisconsin

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General

Wyoming

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

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Alabama

Requirements

The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.  

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