ESOPs are off the national enforcement priority list, and new guidance points toward a more predictable, misconduct-focused approach. Here's what changed, and what hasn't.
If you've ever held back from an ESOP because you'd heard they invite ...
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The Strategic Advantage (and Compliance Risks) of S Corporation ESOPs
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) have long been a powerful planning tool. For S corporations, they offer unique tax benefits — and unique pitfalls.
If you're a closely held S corporation evaluating a succession plan, shareholder liquidity ...
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Form 5500: The Role of the Accountant and the Audit Report
What is an accountant's role in your annual return/report (Form 5500)? Conventional wisdom says that accountants or auditors have an integral role to play in the preparation of the annual report for employee benefit plans, from both a financial and a ...
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New Continuing Education Course for CPAs: ESOPs – What to Say When a Client Asks
CalCPA has a new virtual course with CPE credit designed specifically for CPAs: ESOPs - What to Say When a Client Asks. CPAs play a critical role in guiding corporate clients through complex financial situations, including those related to succession ...
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Corporate Governance for Private ESOP Companies
Retirement plans are the principal institutional shareholders in the stock markets. These institutional investors believe that sound corporate governance is a key ingredient in successful companies. To maximize their returns, they look for companies ...
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ESOPs: The Three Types
This article will acquaint you with the utility of the ESOP as both a technique of corporate finance and an employee benefit plan. It is important to note, however, that there are other qualified retirement plans that can be used to invest ...
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