This comprehensive course offers a thorough understanding of alternative investments, encompassing their regulatory framework, taxation aspects, specific investment types, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations. Students will explore the significance of alternative investments in the financial market and gain insights into the basic regulatory framework governing them. The course also covers taxation considerations and planning strategies associated with alternative investments and delves into specific types, their unique characteristics, investment strategies, and applicable tax regulations. Additionally, students will learn about compliance requirements, reporting obligations, due diligence, anti-money laundering regulations, and investor protection in the context of alternative investments.
Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code
Instructors: Dr. Craig Lemoine
Sponsored by University of Illinois
What you'll learn
Discover the basic regulatory framework governing alternative investments.
Explore alternative investments and their significance in the financial market.
Describe foundational principles of taxation, including the Internal Revenue Code, types of taxation, tax rates, and other elements of taxation.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. The second part of this module provides an introduction to alternative investments, introduces foundational tax concepts and provides insight to the regulatory framework governing these practices.
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15 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module you will explore various types of alternative investments and considers other relevant factors.
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12 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this module you will dive into real estate investments and their related tax considerations and strategic approaches.
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13 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this module you will investigate alternative investment tax considerations. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!
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11 videos8 readings2 assignments
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