Investing in Alternative Assets ON DEMAND
Available Until
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Member Price $58.00
Non-Member Price $67.00
Overview
There are a number of alternative assets that may generate higher yields than your usual investments in the stocks and bonds of public companies. In this course, we describe a range of alternative assets and their characteristics, including investments in collectibles, cryptocurrency, infrastructure, intellectual property, life settlements, and more. Our course also notes the dangers inherent in these investments, and the types of analysis work required to decide whether alternative assets might be a good investment choice for you.
Highlights
Investing in alternative assets. Dangers of investing in alternative assets. Up front analysis work. Art investments. Collectibles investments. Credit investments. Cryptocurrency investments. Equity investments. Farmland investments. Infrastructure investments. Life settlements. Property investments. Tax liens. Weather derivatives.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, CFPs, and other financial managers
Objectives
Recognize the differentiating factors between alternative assets and mainstream investments. Recall the characteristics, advantages, and risks associated with the various alternative asset types. Recognize the mechanics of how cryptocurrencies function.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Bragg, Western CPE
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast.
Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He holds an MBA from Babson College, a Master of Finance from Bentley College, and a BA from the University of Maine (summa cum laude).
Non-Member Price $67.00
Member Price $58.00