Accounting and Finance Basics for Entrepreneurs 

How well do you understand the income and expenses of your business?

It’s not possible to operate your business without the ability to account for dollars received and dollars spent. 

Determining the best legal structure, obtaining financing and managing your money are all essential for running your business.  In this seminar you will learn:

• The differences between a sole proprietor, a partnership and a corporation
• The financing options available to small businesses
• The importance of a business plan
• The importance of proper bookkeeping
• The types of accounting software appropriate for your business
• The importance of FICO credit scores

Instructors:  This seminar will be led by accounting professionals with years of experience in consulting with small businesses and entrepreneurs:

Tamara T. Kopko:  Bookkeeping

Masters in Accounting from Pace University. Audit experience from Assurance Internship  at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Berard & CPA Associates and United Nations Development Program.  Bookkeeping experience from firms in such industries as legal, retail, real estate, event planning, manufacturing, and real estate and environmental consulting. Uses Quickbooks extensively. 

 Alan Fishman:  Business Plans

Business consultant providing financial, tax and operational advice to businesses of all types and sizes. Developing business plans and entity structure is an area of high interest and involvement. Past and current industry experience includes medical services, wholesale food distribution, professional services (architectural and engineering firms), restaurants (single and multi-unit full service, fast food and franchised stores), real estate (residential and commercial rental), ad-specialty promotions and manufacturing.

Mark Rachleff:  Choice of Entity

Bob Moses:  FICO Credit Scores 

Bob Moses worked as a CPA for 35 years, finishing his career as head of corporate taxes at Sony Corporation, specializing in domestic and international tax planning, with an expertise in using laws to reduce financing costs. He was also heavily involved in efforts to affect tax legislation, particularly in the areas of unitary tax and sales taxes.

 

Workshop Fees:  Online Registration $59. Walk-ins $69.

There is a $10 discount on all Student and SEAP registrations
(valid ID must be presented at the door). 

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