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Employee Ownership & ESOP Specialist Certification (EOESC)

Gain Insight into Employee Ownership Transition Models.

Last Updated

November, 2024

CPA (US), CVA, CFA
7 Hours 
On Demand
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What You’ll learn

What role will you play in the “Silver Tsunami” of business ownership transitions? Gain the skills to advise small business owners on employee ownership options, including ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and EOTs. This course equips financial and legal professionals with strategies to optimize business successions and unlock tax, financial, and governance benefits of employee ownership.

Get Deeper Understanding of:

  • Employee ownership models, including ESOPs, cooperatives, and trusts.
  • Tax and legal benefits associated with employee ownership structures.
  • Governance and administration intricacies within ESOP frameworks.
  • Financing options for implementing employee ownership transitions.

Recommended For:

  • CPAs, CFAs, and financial advisors seeking advanced knowledge in employee ownership models, ESOPs, and business succession planning, beyond the basics of ownership structures.
  • Professionals involved in business transitions, legal advisory, or corporate finance aiming to deepen their understanding of ESOP implementation and ownership governance.
  • Individuals interested in employee ownership models, looking to explore comprehensive strategies for business succession and effective ownership management.

Why take the Employee Ownership & ESOP Specialist Certification (EOESC) Course with myCPE?

Resources included

  • Handout PDFs for every Module
  • Glossary/Key Terms for every Module
  • Q&A directly with instructors.

Career Opportunities

  • Employee Ownership Consultant
  • ESOP Transaction Advisor
  • Financial Analyst for Employee-Owned Companies
  • ESOP Compliance Officer
  • Business Transition Specialist
  • Corporate Governance Manager

Value Addition to your skills

  • Expertise in Employee Ownership Models
  • Advanced Tax Planning for Ownership Structures
  • Strategic Business Succession Planning
  • Financial Analysis for Ownership Conversions
  • Governance Design for Employee-Owned Entities
  • Effective Communication of Ownership Benefits to Clients

Courses

Course Title Time
1 Hour
  • Explore the impact of the "Silver Tsunami" and key employee ownership models for business transitions.
  • Understand employee ownership types, benefits, and limitations.
  • Recommend tailored ownership options and engage advisor partners as needed.
1 Hour
  • Understand ESOP structure, benefits, and key characteristics.
  • Navigate ESOP transactions, financing, and tax advantages.
  • Analyze ESOP governance and its role in business succession planning.
1 Hour
  • Understand EOT structure, purpose, and key features.
  • Identify tax benefits, legal aspects, and governance mechanisms of EOTs.
  • Develop skills to implement, manage, and communicate EOT benefits to small business clients.
1 Hour
  • Review high-level lending requirements and personal guarantees in EO financing.
  • Understand submission components and key funding sources.
  • Identify financing types for partial and full EO conversions.
1 Hour
  • Assess employee ownership's impact on business goals and performance.
  • Evaluate ownership forms, costs, and financial capacity for employee-owned businesses.
  • Communicate the financial benefits of employee ownership to clients.
1 Hour
  • Review legal requirements and structures for employee ownership.
  • Compare ownership options and manage necessary documentation.
  • Develop strategies for ongoing legal compliance in employee-owned businesses.
1 Hour
  • Create a detailed employee ownership implementation plan.
  • Communicate the transition process and provide ongoing support.
  • Establish governance, assess valuation, and ensure management readiness.
Disclaimer : Before attending any course, please verify that the credit details align with your qualification requirements. This certificate is designed to help you acquire new skills and knowledge, which may or may not fulfill specific compliance criteria. While we have made every effort to ensure our courses adhere to compliance standards, we recommend reviewing the details to confirm applicability for your needs.

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“The employee ownership course was a turning point for my career! It covered everything from ESOP tax benefits to structuring ownership transitions. I now feel confident guiding my clients through complex succession plans.”

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“I wasn't sure what to expect, but this course blew me away! Not only did I learn the ins and outs of employee ownership, but the practical examples helped me apply the knowledge directly to my clients. It's honestly the best investment I've made in my professional development so far. The instructors were super engaging too!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Employee Ownership & ESOP Specialist Certification (EOESC) course dives into various employee ownership models, including ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). You'll explore essential topics like the tax and legal benefits of employee ownership, succession planning, and governance. The course also covers the complexities of financing for ownership conversions and provides strategies for ongoing support. By the end, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of how to implement and manage these ownership structures effectively.

The Employee Ownership & ESOP Specialist Certification (EOESC) course equips you with the skills to guide businesses through ownership transitions confidently. You'll learn how to assess tax advantages, legal considerations, and financing options, enabling you to provide informed recommendations for clients. With this expertise, you'll be well-positioned to help clients navigate succession planning and manage the governance and compliance aspects of employee ownership. These skills will make you a trusted advisor, supporting sustainable business ownership models and driving value for your clients.

Certificate course is created by a qualified and experienced instructor(s). myCPE Certificate Courses includes Self-study Courses. Most of the courses are in the form of On-demand Videos. The Self-study Video courses in Certificate courses may be Live recorded presentations converted into Self Study (On-Demand Videos).

You can take your time and attend the course at your own pace. You can take exam unlimited time. So, don’t worry, if you are not able to pass an exam. You will be getting a chance to attend the exam again.

After completion of each course of this Certification Programs, you will be able to download a certificate with the course title and number of hours. Certificates, as well as your study records, are stored for life and you can access them anytime. Certificates are valid proof for your continuing education credits and you can also add it as an additional designation.

Once you register you will have complete access to all the courses of this Certification Programs. The self-study format allows you to access the material online 24x7 and study at your own pace.

As per NASBA guidelines, you have one year from date of purchase of your certificate to complete each program. After completion of each course, you can attend final exam any time and get CPE Credit instantly. You can retake the exam multiple times without any additional charges.

Course have minimum passing score of 70% in the final exam and you can take multiple attempts of the said exam.

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1. Complete the entire video 100%.
2. Answer all the review questions correctly. The review questions are at the bottom of the same page where you are viewing the course video.
3. Once you have watched the whole video and answered all the review questions, the Final Quiz will open up. You need to score more than 70% in the Final Quiz to avail your CPE credit. Multiple attempts are allowed for submitting Review and Final Quiz questions.
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