In 20X1, Shark performed legal services for Sleezy, a greedy developer with a history of not paying
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Assuming both Shark and Sleezy use the cash method of accounting, analyze the following scenarios and determine the correct accounting and tax treatment for each party:
For Shark (the lawyer):
- How should Shark record the initial retainer fee in 20X1?
- What are the implications of Shark’s withdrawals from the trust account as he performed services?
- How should Shark account for the refund of the $200,000 and the additional $50,000 to Sleezy in 20x2 and 20x4, respectively?
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Fundamentals of Law Office Management
ISBN: 978-1133280842
5th edition
Authors: Pamela Everett Nollkamper
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