Guide
Trust accounting software for Australian law firms
Trust money rules vary by state and territory. Software should help your team record receipts and payments, authorise movements, reconcile to the bank, and produce reports — without replacing your professional obligations. CounselOS builds trust accounting into the same system as matters and billing.
General information only — not legal, accounting, migration, or compliance advice. CounselOS does not guarantee regulatory outcomes. Your firm remains responsible for professional obligations.
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Core capabilities to compare
Use this framework when shortlisting platforms — whether you are on FilePro, LawMaster, LEAP, or a cloud incumbent.
- Immutable or audit-friendly transaction log
- Authorisation queue for payments
- Three-way reconciliation (ledger, matters, bank)
- State-specific rule support via configuration
- Migration validation when switching platforms
How CounselOS approaches trust
Trust accounting lives in the same system as matters and billing. Entries are append-only; corrections are new lines. State rules are applied from configuration — CounselOS does not guarantee regulatory outcomes.
This article is general information for Australian legal practices — not legal, accounting, or compliance advice. Your firm remains responsible for professional obligations in your jurisdiction.