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Entrepreneurs often have great ideas but little experience with the tax and business issues involved in starting a new venture. Accountants and attorneys often serve as a guide for entrepreneurs and their startups. This presentation will provide you with a fundamental understanding of the tax and business issues facing startups. Topics will include, choosing the business form, financing a new business, dealing with common tax issues, hiring and compensating employees, and certain unique ethical issues for advisors representing startups and entrepreneurs.
Jeffrey, PA
"Today the CPA or even just the accountant is look to more as a key member of management team rather than what they had been of just reporting information after it has taken place. We accountants must help drive the business and plan for success."
Violeta, CA
"I love attending the CPA Academy webinar, all invited instructors know their topic very well and within an hour it covered what you need to know. As always our organization recommends CPA Academy for their Free CPEs. Thank you very much."
LIDIA, CA
"Unfortunately, I had to be driving on the road during the seminar and could not answer the questions. However, the seminar was very informative. Thank you Very much. I will download he slides and keep for reference. Than you."
Tamika, FL
"I enjoyed the webinar, I just think some of the slides were a bit rushed but it was good overall. I learned a few things that I didn't and gives me enough to do a bit more research before advising my current and future clients."
LESLIE, CO
"This course is very helpful for any practicing tax preparer, accountant, or financial advisor. The charts of different entity basics and tax considerations are very helpful. Lot of information in 1 hour."
Tom, TX
"Webinar was very informative about the different advantages and disadvantages of the different ways to structure a business. The consideration of how your investors might want to invest was new to me."
Monique Nicole, NY
"The webinar was very educational. I learned how to advice a client regarding " choice of entity. The course was well presented by a very knowledgeable instructor...Thanks for sharing so much info!"
Maria, NC
"These webinars are presented in good, clear and easily understood language. I enjoy the different subjects available, and different time offerings so that I can have an opportunity to listen in."
Joshua Wu
Latham & Watkins LLP
Counsel
joshua.wu@lw.com
(202) 637-3376
Joshua Wu, a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) for Appellate and Review in the Tax Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), counsels and advocates for companies and high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of tax controversies and litigation. Mr. Wu advises on tax accounting disputes, corporate and partnership transactional issues, international questions, employee benefits matters, and tax-exempt controversies. He brings a unique knowledge base and skill set to his clients, drawing on his experience both in senior leadership roles in the DOJ’s Tax Division and private practice.
Most recently, when Mr. Wu served as DAAG, he oversaw virtually all appeals in civil federal tax cases throughout the country and managed a 40-lawyer team. He also represented the United States in oral appellate arguments, evaluated and approved significant civil settlement offers, and furnished advice to the Tax Division’s trial sections in complex tax cases.
Mr. Wu previously served as DAAG for Policy and Planning, where he led the Office of Management and Administration (OMA) at DOJ. In that role, he led the operational functions of the Tax Division and led the Office of Legislation and Policy, which works with the Department of Treasury, the IRS, and other agencies on legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives. Before his government service, Mr. Wu was a partner at a large international law firm.
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