CPA-Led Trust Accounting & Bookkeeping for Pennsylvania Law Firms
IOLTA Compliance Solutions Designed Specifically for Law Firms. Trusted Financial Reconciliation for Legal Professionals.
Services
IOLTA Trust Accounting
Accurate reconciliation of attorney trust accounts to keep client funds compliant with state bar requirements—so your books are always clean, current, and audit-ready.
Trust Accounting Reconciliation
Monthly trust reconciliations for law firms to ensure client funds, retainers, and escrow accounts are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Clean Bookkeeping
Accurate, organized books tailored to law firms — covering client billing, case expenses, trust accounts, vendor payments, and operating costs so your financials are always clear and current.
Tax Preparation
We offer tax preparation exclusively for our legal bookkeeping clients.
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CPA-Level Oversight for the Professionals Who Need It Most
Attorney trust accounting isn't just bookkeeping — it's a compliance obligation. IOLTA accounts must be reconciled accurately, client funds must never commingle with operating funds, and your records must be ready for bar review at any time. As a CPA, we bring the structure and precision your firm needs to stay compliant, protect your license, and run clean books alongside your practice.
Law Firm Accounting requires more than basic bookkeeping. From trust-account (IOLTA) compliance to matter-level cost tracking and partner reporting, your financials must be accurate, defensible, and aligned with bar requirements. Your books are structured not just to record transactions, but to support confident decisions across your practice.
CPA-Level Oversight for the Professionals Who Need It Most
Attorney trust accounting isn't just bookkeeping — it's a compliance obligation. IOLTA accounts must be reconciled accurately, client funds must never commingle with operating funds, and your records must be ready for bar review at any time. As a CPA, we bring the structure and precision your firm needs to stay compliant, protect your license, and run clean books alongside your practice.
Law Firm Accounting requires more than basic bookkeeping. From trust-account (IOLTA) compliance to matter-level cost tracking and partner reporting, your financials must be accurate, defensible, and aligned with bar requirements. Your books are structured not just to record transactions, but to support confident decisions across your practice.
Clear Reporting for Smarter Decisions
Clear Reporting for Law Firms and Attorneys
Standard reports aren't built for legal practice. Your financials are structured to give you clear visibility into operating expenses, client costs, and trust account activity — so you always know where your firm stands and have the documentation you need if questions arise.
Clear Reporting for Smarter Decisions
Clear Reporting for Law Firms and Attorneys
Standard reports aren't built for legal practice. Your financials are structured to give you clear visibility into operating expenses, client costs, and trust account activity — so you always know where your firm stands and have the documentation you need if questions arise.
Meet the Founder
Peter Fider, CPA
Peter Fider immigrated from the Philippines to the United States in 2000. As a first-generation immigrant, he learned early that success comes from hard work and determination. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and became both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an Enrolled Agent (EA). He spent nearly 20 years in corporate accounting, building deep experience in financial systems, reporting, and operations.
With extensive experience supporting legal professionals, Peter understands the unique financial and compliance challenges law firms face—balancing client trust accounting, growth, and operational demands. This expertise inspired him to create Meatball Accounting. We help law firms gain clarity in their finances and manage trust accounting risks with confidence. And beyond the business…
Peter is a husband, father of three, and co-owner of Meatball Accounting alongside his wife, Meghan Fider. The company is named after their beloved dog Meatball, who passed away two years ago — a lasting reminder that family is at the heart of everything they build.
Credentials
Certifications & Credentials
Meatball Accounting is built on real credentials, not just experience. Here's what backs up the work.
CPA & Enrolled Agent
Licensed and credentialed to handle your books, trust accounts, and taxes with the highest level of professional accountability.
QuickBooks Online Certified
Certified in the platform many law firms rely on for clean, accurate bookkeeping.
QuickBooks Payroll Certified
Certified to manage payroll setup and processing directly inside QBO.
Clio Certified Administrator
Certified in the practice management platform trusted by law firms nationwide, so trust accounting integrates cleanly with how you already run your firm.
Gusto Payroll Certified
Certified in Gusto payroll, so your firm's payroll, tax filings, and books all work together without you chasing details.
Meet the Founder
Peter Fider, CPA
Peter Fider immigrated from the Philippines to the United States in 2000. As a first-generation immigrant, he learned early that success comes from hard work and determination. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and became both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an Enrolled Agent (EA). He spent nearly 20 years in corporate accounting, building deep experience in financial systems, reporting, and operations.
With extensive experience supporting legal professionals, Peter understands the unique financial and compliance challenges law firms face—balancing client trust accounting, growth, and operational demands. This expertise inspired him to create Meatball Accounting. We help law firms gain clarity in their finances and manage trust accounting risks with confidence. And beyond the business…
Peter is a husband, father of three, and co-owner of Meatball Accounting alongside his wife, Meghan Fider. The company is named after their beloved dog Meatball, who passed away two years ago — a lasting reminder that family is at the heart of everything they build.
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