Online Private Equity Education

Private Equity Learning Exchange

Come join us at McGladrey's Private Equity Learning Exchange, an ongoing series of educational programs to help investment professionals and portfolio company executives tackle the latest industry challenges and concerns. Check out the event information below to learn more.

Questions? Contact kristin.johnson@mcgladrey.com.

Upcoming Events

May 2013

The Intersection of Private Equity and ESOPs
5/16/2013 - Chicago, IL

June 2013

Trends in business development companies (BDCs)
6/11/2013 - New York, New York

SBIC Fund Conference
6/18/2013 - Chicago, IL

Webcast recordings

Annual Accounting and Tax Update Webcast for Private Equity Funds

December 13, 2012
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Audience: Private equity fund managers and group principals, C-level
Description: During this two-hour webcast for the private equity community, presenters will discuss new accounting pronouncements, key accounting issues, and tax updates for funds.

Building a sound control environment in China

October 25, 2012
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Audience: Manufacturing and distribution industry executives and business leaders
Description: Listen to panelists from McGladrey and RSM China discuss internal controls strategies and best practices.

Investing in the middle-market:
Value optimization and IT
Part two: Post-close priorities

October 25, 2012
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Audience: Private equity executives and operating partners
Description: 30-minute webcast discussion on prioritizing IT improvements to maximize impact and efficiency.

Business Acquisition Seminar

Sept. 12, 2012
Chicago, IL
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Audience: Private equity fund and portfolio CFOs, and CFOs of any company planning acquisition
Description: Half-day seminar is designed to give investment professionals and portfolio company CFOs the tools they need to tackle the accounting and tax issues associated with a business acquisition.

Investing in the middle-market: Value optimization and IT | Part one: Role and impact of IT due diligence

August 2, 2012
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Audience: Private equity deal professionals and operating partners
Description: 30-minute webcast discussion on how a pragmatic and cost-effective approach to IT due diligence can prevent costly surprises and maximize opportunities for growth

SBIC CFO Conference

June 19, 2012
Chicago, IL
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Audience: PEG CFOs, general partners and controllers
Description: Full-day seminar focusing on the accounting, tax, compliance and back office issues associated with managing private equity funds.

Is your company ready for Chinese Value Added Tax?

April 26, 2012
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Audience: Private equity fund managers and group principals, C-level
Description: Presenters from RSM Nelson Wheeler (Hong Kong) and McGladrey discussed China's Value Added Tax (VAT) pilot program and its potential impact on how US companies conduct business in China.

Hot topics and trends in business development companies

January 25, 2012
New York, NY
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Audience: BDCs, BDCs in registration or anyone interested in establishing or learning about BDCs
Description: Panelists discuss the latest business development company (BDC) intelligence and trends that are impacting the marketplace.

Pre-IPO Tax Planning Considerations

October 5, 2011
Recording

Audience: Private equity fund managers and group principals, C-level
Description: Presenters discuss pre-IPO tax planning considerations that may help you navigate tax issues associated with the IPO process and achieve an optimum outcome.