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P2.   Wills & estates 

 Monday & Wednesday

1900hrs - 2100hrs

This module covers drafting and amendment of wills, execution formalities, capacity, validity, revocation, and succession (testate and intestate). It includes estate administration, liquidation and distribution accounts, estate duty calculations, and practical application of South African legislation governing wills, estates, succession, and surviving spouses’ maintenance.

P4. LEGAL accounting

Tuesdays & Thursdays

 1900hrs - 2100hrs

This paper tests practical legal bookkeeping skills, including trust money management, double-entry accounting, journals, ledgers, bank reconciliations, VAT, and correspondent matters. It requires drafting and supervision of legal accounting records, ethical and control measures, and application of the Legal Practice Act. Candidates must also manage trust accounts, rectify errors, and correctly account for fees, investments, and client funds.

SPECIALISED FINANCIAL & TAX SERVICES FOR LEGAL PRACTITIONERS

trust & business accounting service

We provide accurate, compliant, and audit-ready financial services tailored specifically for legal practices. Our services support attorneys in meeting their Legal Practice Act, LPC Rules, fiduciary, and tax obligations, ensuring trust and business accounts are maintained to the highest professional standard. Visit ww.lawcalcsa.net


Our services include:

  • Preparation of Trust and Business Books of Account
    Preparation and maintenance of compliant trust and business books of account, including accurate recording of receipts and payments, reconciliations, and proper separation of trust and business funds in line with LPC requirements.

  • Complex Liquidation & Distribution Accounts
    Preparation of detailed liquidation, estate, and distribution accounts in accordance with applicable legal, fiduciary, and reporting requirements.

  • Tax Return Filing & Tax Objections
    Preparation and submission of tax returns, including trust and estate tax matters, as well as professional handling of tax objections and correspondence with SARS.

Trust Accounting



Business Accounting



Liquidation & Distribution Accounts



About rubicon

Rubicon Legal Accountancy is a virtual firm providing expert legal accounting and compliance solutions to Legal Practitioners and Candidate Legal Practitioners across South Africa. Our team, led by Stephen Manhenga, a seasoned Legal Accountant with over 10 years of experience in legal accounting, is dedicated to ensuring compliance with the Legal Practice Act (LPA) and the rules of the Legal Practice Council (LPC).


Our Services


  • - Trust and business accounting services for small to medium Legal practices, ensuring compliance with LPA and LPC rules
  • - Preparation for Candidate Legal Practitioners' competency-based examinations (P4 & P2)


LPC Compliance


We understand the importance of adhering to the LPC's guidelines and regulations. Our expertise ensures that your firm's trust accounts are managed in accordance with the LPA and LPC rules, giving you peace of mind.


LawCalcSA  Platform


Our online platform, LawCalcSA,  is comprehensive trust accounting system designed to help law firms maintain compliance with the Legal Practice Act while simplifying daily bookkeeping operations


Let Rubicon Legal Accountancy take care of your firm's accounting and compliance needs, so you can focus on practicing law. Contact us today to learn more.

Our TEAM

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FAQ

Rubicon Legal Accountincy provides services to Legal Practitioners & Candidate Attorneys across South Africa. Our offerings include trust accounting, tax services, professional tutoring, and legal accounting support tailored to the legal profession.

We offer specialised services including preparation of trust and business books of account, complex liquidation and distribution accounts, and tax return filing and tax objections. All services are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to South African legal practices.

Yes. Rubicon was founded as a tutoring academy in 2020 and continues to support Candidate Attorneys with legal accounting tuition and exam preparation, while also expanding into professional services for practicing attorneys and law firms.

LawCalcSA is a web-based application developed under Rubicon Legal Accountincy. It provides legal accounting  tools for both Candidate Attorneys and Legal Practitioners, supporting academic learning and practical legal work.
You can access the platform at www.lawcalcsa.net.