Profit First for Lawyers

Profit First for Lawyers


Financial Controls: 4 Reports For Every Law Firm Owner

August 06, 2024

We kick off the first of a three-part series on crucial financial reports that can transform a law firm’s profitability from RJon’s boat, “The Office”. This episode demystifies financial controls which many lawyers unnecessarily over-complicate. Instead, we focus on the four reports every law firm owner should look at, and most importantly understand, each month.


Set against the backdrop of Miami’s scenic coastline and an approaching storm, RJon offers a uniquely engaging perspective on mastering law firm finances. His straight-forward, no-nonsense style breaks down the value of monthly financial reports without resorting to complex math. Lean in and listen as RJon makes sense of the data your bookkeeper sends each month in a way that’s both accessible and actionable.



If I only had one financial report to look at every month, I would look at my Budget Variance Report. “


– RJon Robins



Key Takeaways

  • RJon’s insights on interpreting and acting on financial data
  • The four reports every law firm owner should review each month:

    • 12 Month Forward Looking Budget
    • Cash Flow Projection
    • Budget Variance Report
    • Work in Process (WIP)


  • How these reports can prevent cash crunches and improve profitability

Links Mentioned

– Page 111 in the Profit First for Lawyers book


– Ep 45: Secrets To Bookkeeping That Does Not Suck with Sherri Mansell


– Profit First for Lawyers curated resource page


– Leave us a review on AppleSpotifyAudible or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts


–  Buy your copy of Profit First for Lawyers


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