Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code (Coursera)

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.

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.

Syllabus

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.

Module 1 | Intro to Alternative Investments, Taxation, and Regulatory Framework
This module provides an introduction to alternative investments, introduces foundational tax concepts and provides insight to the regulatory framework governing these practices.

Module 2 | Alternative Investments: Types and Considerations
This module provides an introduction to various types of alternative investments and considers other relevant factors.

Module 3 | Real Estate Alternative Investment Tax Strategies
This module explores real estate investments and their related tax considerations and strategic approaches.

Module 4 | Advanced Topics in Alternative Investment Taxation
This modules discusses alternative investment tax considerations.

Course Conclusion