Surgent's Going Out on Your Own: Entity Types and Accounting Methods (TAM2)

3/12/2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Central

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Member:	$99.00
Non-Member:	$119.00

2 Credits

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Starting a business is tough! There are lots of decisions to be made and things to think about. You may feel like you have a great idea. You have done your marketing research, developed a prototype, and even looked at locations for your new office. Then it dawns on you…. What type of entity do I need to be? Is there really an advantage to choosing one entity type over the other? In this class, we will dig into the differences between entity types – from taxes to liability. We will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of accounting. Whether you are a small business owner looking to start something new or a practitioner looking to expand your client advisory services, this course is the one for you!

Objectives:

• Identify differences in how business entity types are taxed for income tax purposes
• Recognize how personal financial planning for a business owner is related to financial planning for a flow-through entity business
• Identify how S-Corporations are taxed for self-employment tax purposes
• Recognize double-taxation and when it applies
• Identify when a transaction should be recorded on the accounting records under the cash method
• Recognize when income is recognized and an expense must be accrued on the accounting records under the accrual method
• Identify what account should not appear on the financial records if the accrual method is being used

Presenters:
Dave Peters, CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA

Field of Study:
Taxes (2)

Major Topics:

• Financial planning pyramid
• What to consider when picking an entity
• Single member LLC vs. sole proprietorship
• Corporations – S vs. C
• Double taxation

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