Livestream: Succession Planning for the Small Business Owner: Finding the Exit Ramp

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Bill
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Bill Taylor

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William F. (Bill) Taylor, CPA of Taylor, Mississippi, has been an employee benefit and investment consultant for over 20 years, beginning his career as the Employee Benefits Coordinator in the Jackson office of KPMG Peat Marwick and managing his own firm for over 15 years. Bill served as MSCPA Chairman in 2017-2018, MSCPA Secretary in 2008-2009, and was Chairman of MSCPA's Continuing Education Committee for seven years. He has also served as Chairman of the Public Service Committee and as Board Representative for the Northwest Chapter. A nationally known consultant and speaker, Bill has conducted seminars for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, more than 45 state CPA and Bar associations and other organizations. He was awarded as an AICPA Outstanding Discussion Leader in 2008 and 2014. Bill is the author of Taxation of Employee Benefits Volume I and Volume II, and his articles have appeared in numerous publications.

The life cycle of the small business can be summed up in three segments: 1) starting the business; 2) operating the business; and 3) getting out of the business. This course focuses on getting out of the business. The most elusive element of owning a small business can be finding the proper exit strategy. This course is designed to provide the business consulting practitioner with tools and concepts to advise the small business owner and assist them in developing the right exit strategy. The course covers exit strategies related to third-party sales and succession planning within a family.

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE

4: Taxation

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Course Level

Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

Business
Business Planning
Business Strategy
Small Business
Taxation

June 5, 2025