Disbarment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which fees are a tax preparer NOT allowed to charge a client? - Contingent How long does a preparer have to hold onto a copy of their client's tax return? - 3 years Of the four types of sanctions on can receive from the IRS, which is most severe? - Disbarment Circular 230 was implemented after the ending of which war? - Civil War Explain how you would apply due diligence while researching to see if your client qualifies for the American Education Credit? - First, you must begin with gener...

Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association - No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules - ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules - 1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reproval - Censure or reprimand Mild Discipline Public or Private censure/reprimand Suspension - Prohibited from practicing law for ...

What are the 2 forms of discipline of an attorney? - Answer-1. Censure (somebody yells at you. May occur privately by the disciplinary authority or publicly by Supreme court) 2. Disbarment - The loss of license to practice law. (includes long-term suspension) What kinds of non-disciplinary sanctions may a lawyer face? - Answer-1. Disqualification - thrown out of representation of a particular client 2. Civil liability - Usually, malpractice 3. Criminal liability Define Tribunal - ...

Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association -No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules -ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules -1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reproval -Censure or reprimand Mild Discipline Public or Private censure/reprimand Suspension -Prohibited from practicing law for a finite per...

BarBri - MPRE CONTAINS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association - ANSWER- No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules - ANSWER- ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules - ANSWER- 1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reprova...

1. Tax planning has a higher likelihood of success when a tax practitioner is dealing with an open transaction instead of a closed transaction. a. True b. False 2. If a CPA becomes aware of an error in a tax return, he or she must immediately notify the IRS. a. True b. False 3. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses issues of corporate governance as well as the independence of auditors. a. True b. False 4. An attorney, CPA, or enrolled agent may use advertising to obtain clients under Circular 2...

Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association -No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules -ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules -1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reproval -Censure or reprimand Mild Discipline Public or Private censure/reprimand Suspension -Prohibited from practicing law for a finite per...

BarBri - MPRE CONTAINS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association - ANSWER- No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules - ANSWER- ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules - ANSWER- 1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reprova...

BarBri - MPRE CONTAINS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association - ANSWER- No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules - ANSWER- ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules - ANSWER- 1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reprova...

Ethics for paralegals Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Judiciary -Answer-The branch that regulates the legal profession Integrated bar -Answer-A bar association in which the mandatory and voluntary aspects of bar activities are combined, and membership is required. Model Rules -Answer-Governing rules of conduct for lawyers adopted by all states except NY, CA and ME. Ethics Opinions -Answer-Written opinions issued by a bar association interpreting relevant ethical procedures and apply...