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Employee Ownership Trusts 1 Credit

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  • Published on

    March, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Specialized Knowledge

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Learning Objective

  • To discuss the structure, purpose, and key features of EOTs.
  • To identify tax advantages and legal considerations associated with EOTs.
  • To explain the governance mechanisms and key details governing EOTs.
  • To analyze the practical insights for effectively implementing and managing EOTs.
  • To explain and develop skills to educate and communicate the benefits of EOTs to small business owner clients.

Course Overview

Are you curious about Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) and their potential impact on small business ownership transitions? Dive into our comprehensive webinar designed to provide essential training for exit planners and business advisor professionals. Gain valuable insights into identifying, educating, and referring small business clients to suitable broad-based employee ownership forms, including EOTs.

Throughout the CPE course, participants will embark on an introductory exploration of EOTs, equipping themselves with a foundational understanding of this unique form of employee ownership. By the end of the program, attendees will possess the knowledge needed to comprehend EOTs' intricate structure, purpose, and key features, laying the groundwork for informed decision-making.

Key Topics:

  • Introduction to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
  • Structure and Key Features of EOTs
  • Tax Advantages and Legal Considerations
  • Governance Mechanisms in EOTs
  • Practical Insights for Implementation and Management

Designed to enhance participants' knowledge of EOT fundamentals, this online course also emphasizes communicating the benefits to small business owner clients, facilitating meaningful discussions about ownership transitions and employee engagement.

  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-S)
  • 1 PDC Credit of Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 24-5WJN3)
  • 1 RCH Credit of HR (General) for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 680459)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1519)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 PL Credit of Taxes for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1519)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01914-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 PL Credit of Taxes for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

Additional Information

Credits

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Peter Lucas
Peter Lucas

Senior Product Manager, Project Equity

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I am the Senior Learning Product Manager at Project Equity, a nationwide non-profit organization that helps retiring owners sell their businesses to their employees. With over 20 years of experience in learning and development (L&D), content creation, and product management, I lead the service provider adoption team to educate and engage business service providers on the advantages of employee ownership exits.

My core competencies include agile L&D product development, content, curriculum, and certification management, executive SME recruitment, scaled operational efficiencies, and P&L/budget management. I am passionate about creating impactful and scalable learning solutions that empower employees, enhance organizational performance, and advance missional causes.

Courtney Kemp
Courtney Kemp

Senior Client Services Manager, Project Equity

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Courtney is passionate about driving positive social, economic and environmental impact in local communities through supporting the operations of small businesses and social enterprises. Over the past five years as an impact investing and strategy consultant for nonprofits, foundations and private stakeholders, her work has spanned eight countries over four continents. Her experience has solidified her belief that shared prosperity powered by multi-sector solutions can positively impact underserved populations and the planet we all share. 

Courtney is based in the Pacific Northwest and is fluent in French. She holds a BA in Applied Political Economics from the University of Arizona, an MA in Policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and an MBA in Social Finance and Impact Management from Middlebury College. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys digging into a good book, exploring the outdoors, and traveling near and far.

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Owen Mccafferty
Owen Mccafferty, CPA (US)

A variation on a Theme of an ESOP, in a non-qualified environment. Very Interesting Idea. The key is the wording in the Trust by a competent attorney that has seen the Trust challenged by disjoined employees. Good presentation, Courtney

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Jennifer Weitzel, CPA (US)

Very informative session on Employee Ownership Trusts. Gave the basics.

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