Advising Your Small Business Client, Part I: Start-Up to Year Three

Course Details

Date

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:00am – 10:40am
(Registration: 9:00am)

Field of Study

Continuing Education

Course Number

ASBC-1

CPE Credit

2.0 hours CPE credit

Instructor

Level of Knowledge

Intermediate

Vendor

Accountant's Education Services (AES)

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of business management

Description

This workshop will equip participants with the tools necessary to advise new entrepreneurs on how to start and grow their new business. This course will provide the framework for participants to consult with an entrepreneur in making decisions on structuring a new business, obtaining capital, hiring employees, and surviving and thriving in that critical first three years.

Highlights

LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS TO COME FROM AES TAX ONE DAY PRIOR TO SESSION

Objectives

After completing this course the participants will be able to:

  • Describe the relative advantages and disadvantages of building a business from the ground up, acquiring a franchise, or purchasing and existing business.
  • Describe the costs to a new business in leasing space, operating out of the home, or operating only online.
  • Describe the tax benefits and costs in operating their own business.
  • Describe the pitfalls to be avoided in hiring employees versus engaging independent contractors. 

Course Pricing

Early Registration Member Fee

Applicable if you are a HSCPA member in good standing and register by October 13, 2026.

$85.00
Member Fee

Applicable if you are a HSCPA member in good standing.

$150.00
Early Registration Non-Member Fee

Applicable if you are not a HSCPA and register by October 13, 2026.

$150.00
Non-Member Fee

Applicable if you are not a HSCPA member.

$215.00
Your Price $150.00

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This course does not qualify for CPE Choice.

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