Learn the latest on Mastering LLC Formation & Choice of Entity with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to complete course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

The rapid growth in the business sector has increased the need for counsel proficient in the formation and operation of corporations, LLC's and other business entities. Understanding these legal issues is a vitally essential skill for attorneys and professionals ranging from in-house counsel to those protecting assets from plaintiffs and creditors, as well as attorneys enforcing judgments and collecting on debts. This program presents a comparison of the LLC to other corporate forms so as to most effectively highlight the legal consequences missed by many attorneys. The seminar faculty features two leading practitioners in the field, who will cover choice of entity, corporate formation, structure, design, control mechanisms, operating agreements, using LLCs for specialized purposes, and planning for both capital entry and exit. Specific emphasis is paid to tax advantages, cutting-edge legal developments, and techniques to best advantage clients. Registration includes course and reference materials that serve as a reference source for many of your planning needs and will outline and diagram the planning techniques and structures discussed during the convenient 24/7 on-demand seminar.

Agenda:

Choice of Entity & Tax Issues for Business Entities:

a. Making Sense of Tax and Legal Choices in Choosing the Proper Business Form

b. Contemplating Tax issues during the Life Cycle of the Business – Formation, Operation and Termination

c. Avoiding Common Taxation Pitfalls

d. Considering Tax Efficiency in Corporate Structures

e. Correctly Approaching Taxation

2. Effectively Forming Corporations & LLCs:

a. Determining Ideal Entity Form

b. Drafting Effective Operating Agreements

c. Legal Issues Related to Management

d. Avoiding the Sins of Boilerplate Provisions

e. Planning for Capital Entry & Exit

3. Cutting-edge Developments:

a. Dealing with Disclosure Issues

b. Approaching Corporate Restrictions

c. Utilizing LLCs for Specialized Purposes

d. Protecting & Enhancing Business Owners' Value

4. Recorded Question & Answer Session with the Faculty

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Dr. Bart A. Basi, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized attorney, certified public accountant, and business consultant. He is a Senior Advisor at Basi, Basi & Associates, where he focuses his practice on financial accounting, business succession, business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, retirement and estate planning, strategic planning, and tax aspects of business decisions for closely held and family businesses. He is a highly sought-after lecturer and author on corporate. He has published five books, fourteen workbooks, and over 300 articles, and has worked with hundreds of businesses and associations. Journals that have published Dr. Basis’ work include Money Matters, The American Journal of Small Business, The Journal of Family Law, The Journal of Estate Planning, The Tax Lawyer, Small Business Taxation, Taxation for Individuals, Taxation for Accountants, Taxation for Lawyers, The CPA Journal and The Tax Executive. Dr. Basi has served on the faculties of Southern Illinois University, Penn State University, Indiana University, The University of Louisville, and Syracuse University. He is listed in Harvard Business School Profiles in Business and Management.

2. Roman Basi is the President of The Center for Financial, Legal, & Tax Planning, Inc., a law/accounting firm specializing in tax/business law, estate planning and succession planning. Roman has an MBA and is a licensed Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Sales Associate, Title Insurance Agent, and Private Pilot. He has spoken around the country to trade associations and business owner groups on topics ranging from business law to real estate to succession and estate planning.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, judges, paralegals, and legal professionals.

You will receive access to recording, podcast, course & reference material, and information related to CLE/MCLE credit as soon as you register with a credit card or when your check is processed.

CLE ACCREDITATION: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this convenient, on-demand seminar & podcast for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending, available, & approved jurisdictions:

Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

California State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

Connecticut (CLE credits are not required, but are encouraged)**

District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Hawaii State Board of CLE for 1.5 CLE credits

Idaho State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Illinois - Supreme Court of Illinois for 1.5 MCLE Credits

Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)***

Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

Michigan (CLE credits are not required)***

Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Missouri Bar for 1.8 MCLE Credits

Montana Commission of CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Hampshire for 1.5 CLE credits ****

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE Credits

Puerto Rico for 1.5 CLE credits (Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico)

South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)***

Tennessee Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Vermont Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

Virginia State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Additional States - call customer service at (888) 626-3462

* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required.

**** The New Hampshire does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Continuing Legal Education requirement. Pursuant to NH Supreme Court Rule 53, this activity may be counted for up to 1.5 CLE hours.

For additional questions, please call 888-626-3462.

REGISTER FOR CLE CREDIT AND LISTEN & LEARN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE WITH THIS CONVENIENT 24/7 ON-DEMAND SEMINAR & PODCAST.

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