How to Set Up a Legal-Specific Chart of Accounts: The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide Every Law Firm Should Follow

Most law firms inherit a chart of accounts from a generic accounting tool — and pay for it in mis-coded trust transactions, broken matter profitability reports, and 14-hour month-end closes. Here's the 2026 step-by-step blueprint for a legal-specific chart of accounts that actually scales, plus a copy-ready template.