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One of the first major decisions a startup or emerging business will need to make is regarding choice of entity. Selecting the right corporate framework--corporation, LLC or partnership--is critical to the success of any businesses. How can you determine the best fit for your emerging company?
This course provides general guidance for non-lawyers dealing with the issues which arise in deciding what type of entity form should be used for a budding business. The instructor will introduce a framework to help you analyze the different attributes of business entities, including four key considerations:
- The lifecycle of the entity: Is this a single purpose entity, or will it grow over time?
- Realities of death and taxes: How to close a business and manage the associated tax implications
- Administration: What level of administration is required for your business?
- Liability: Does your new business require you to carry personal liability insurance?
Learning Objectives
- Discover a framework for determining which form of entity is suitable for your business
- Explore the four basic contract types and the advantages and disadvantages of each
- Understand real world uses of different entity types
Last updated/reviewed: July 31, 2014
39 Reviews (125 ratings)Reviews
Ara Toroyan
(Director - Financial Planning & Procurem.. at NCCI Holdings, Inc.)
This was a good basic overview of non-tax considerations when choosing the type of entity. I would recommend for the beginner or refresher for a non-practioner.
Anonymous
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The speaker was a little slow. In all fairness, I may have felt that way because I already knew most of the information, but I would think the general audience of these courses probably do too.
Anonymous
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This course was awesome. I really learned more in depth about the types of business entities. I would like to take a course under this instructor again; I really enjoy it. Thank you!
Jacob Rothman
(Portfolio Manager at Rothman Investment Management)
This was a good basic primer on the forms of business organization. It covered the topic well, but was a little dry, as the presenter appeared to be reading off of a script.
Wade Haviland
(Staff Business Analyst at Intuit)
Excellent, straight-forward course if you are considering creating an entity or support a product that is utilized among a variety of entity types.
Tamara McLendon-Coleman, RP®
(Legal Analyst at DHL)
This was an excellent overview of the advantages and disadvantages of various entity types. Corporate Paralegals would benefit from this course.
Anonymous
(President)
Understanding which difference between the S- corp and the C-Corp. It helps me to select which is the best choice in for various circumstances.
Anonymous
(Independent Financial Consultant)
Great overview of the various types of business entities and the pros/cons of each one. Good refresher for any financial professional.
Anonymous
(CPA/Investment Advisor)
A bit long for the subject matter covered, but overall a good summary of the factors to consider when choosing an entity type
Anonymous
(CPA)
Even though the presentation is clear at the end of each chapter the words get cut out and the sentence is not finished.
Anonymous
(Unclaimed Property Administrator)
Informative. Background noise. dull presentation. Clear PowerPoint. Background wording "damn" not very professional.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
Good basic review of different options. Always good to listen to them so that one has a good idea of what to suggest.
Anonymous
(Assistant Controller)
It breaks down the differences of each entity type on a broad level without going into specific legal/tax details.
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I am thinking of going into business with another CPA and the course gave me a lot to think about. Thank you!
Leonard Sloane
(Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating .. at New York Mobile Satellite, LLC)
Great overview of business corporate structure along with legal and tax issues in selecting a structure.
Lorna Fisher
(Retired Finance Professional with active.. at Retired and enjoying time to pursue pers..)
Good overview of the different entities and advantages/disadvantages of incorporating under each type.
Peter Morris
(Consultant at Treasury)
Excellent, well-prepared overview of entity structure from both a legal and tax perspective.
Norman West
(Financial Manager at Lockheed Martin)
This was a good reminder about things to consider when choosing the form of business entity.
Anonymous
(CFO)
Good overview - would have liked a little more on the tax impacts of the entity decision
Eric Cox
(Senior Accountant at Mondo)
Lots of good knowledge a CPA should know about these different types of entities.
Robert Godfrey
(CPA at Robert Godfrey, CPA)
Good course, but didn't explain how an LLC does more/better than an LP
JEFFREY GULLANG
(Controller at Upper Valley Financial consulting)
good quick presentation to prompt the next group of questions/concerns
Anonymous
(Vice President)
Course is informative, but very basic in its information offering,
Anonymous
(Not Provided)
Good discussion of the differences in the types of organizatioins
Stephen Scott
(Sourcing Manager at Intuit)
course was set up well, and the presentation was easy to follow.
Michael Morgus
(cfo - consultant at none)
great high level overview - good refresher on the basics.
Nancy Moreland
(Principal at N. L. Moreland)
succinct presentation, useful way to compare the options
Charissa Putnam
(Controller at Great White Shark Opportunity Fund)
Excellent refresher. Well laid out presentation.
David Cowan
(Principal at Redbay Consulting)
Concise overview with clear presentation.
Terri Salazar-Rodriguez
(None at None)
Good general overview for intro course.
Anonymous
(Vice President of Finance )
Nice/clear presentation of the facts
Dee Madhavpeddi
(Certified Public Accountant at Dee & Associates)
Easy explanation and informative
Anonymous
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Overall it was a solid course.
Anonymous
(Assistant Accounting Manager)
Useful information.
Candace Oliver
(Independent Consultant at C Oliver)
very basic class
Anonymous
(Finance & Strategic Planning Consultant)
Very informative
Anonymous
(Assistant Controller)
Good refresher
Craig Ward, CPA
(Chief Financial Officer at Geigerrig)
Good overview.
Anonymous
(Accountant II)
Good summary.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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