3-Way Reconciliations

Updated March 26, 2026

Three-way trust reconciliation ensures that a law firm’s: 1.)Trust bank account balance 2.)Law Accounting trust transactions 3.)Client trust ledger balances all match and reconcile correctly. This process is critical for: Preventing misuse of client funds Ensuring accurate client billing Maintaining compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements LawAccounting provides a one-click, real-time Three-Way Trust Reconciliation screen to simplify this process.

1. Step 1: Login to SalesForce

-Login using secure credentials

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2. ### Step 2: Navigate to the Trust Management App

Open the Trust Management App from the App Launcher
Click on the Three-Way Reconciliation tab.

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3. ### Step 3: Enter Reconciliation Parameters

Complete the following fields:

Bank:
Select the Trust Bank you want to reconcile.
Till Date:
Enter the date through which you want the reconciliation run.
- Example: If you select 12/25, the system will include all records up to that date.
Click Next to initiate the reconciliation

Once initiated, the system automatically gathers data from:
- Trust Bank
  - Securely connected via Plaid
  - Displays the current trust bank balance
- LawAccounting Transactions
  - Includes receipts, deposits, disbursements, and withdrawal slips
  - Shows transactions not yet cleared by the bank
- Client Ledger Trust Totals
  - Reflects the total funds allocated to each client based on trust activity