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Has your startup recently received funding or are you planning to raise venture capital in 2011? Join us for a complimentary evening to learn more about preparing your company for investment.

Mingle with Chicago's entrepreneurial community,... [read more]

Please share this event with others that may benefit. Space is limited, so please register on Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2441821554

Has your startup recently received funding or are you planning to raise venture capital in 2011? Join us for a complimentary evening to learn more about preparing your company for investment.

Mingle with Chicago's entrepreneurial community, enjoy complimentary cocktails, light appetizers, and receive advice on tax planning and how to manage the upcoming structural, legal and financial decisions you will need to make.

5:30-6:00p.m. Networking
6:00-7:00p.m. Discussion
7:00-7:30p.m. Q&A

John Stanfield, CPA and principal of Stanfield & Associates will provide an overview on the following topics to help you plan and prepare for this transition:
- Entity Formation:
Why your startup must convert to a C Corporation and the steps required to make sure this transition is a "tax free" one.

- Stock Vesting & Section 83b Elections:
How to mitigate tax implications for vesting with a proper election.

- Taking Advantage of Section 1244 Stock:
How to set your corporation up to allow for different tax treatment should your business suffer losses.

"John is an invaluable resource and trustworthy advisor to Power2Switch. His guidance and financial knowledge in the startup arena saved us significant time, money and headaches with our books as we navigated the fundraising process."
-Seyi Fabode, co-founder of Power2Switch

John Stanfield, CPA
Principal
Stanfield & Associates, LLC
630-605-9293
www.stanfieldcpa.com