Navigating M&A Transaction Costs from a Tax Perspective

Learning objectives

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify the kind of capital transactions governed by Treas. Reg. 1.263(a)-5
  • Define the costs that facilitate a transaction and the general rule that governs their treatment
  • Identify the primary exceptions to the general rule of capitalization
  • Define the key considerations surrounding success-based fees
  • Analyze the common ancillary issues that come up in connection with a transaction cost analysis

Instructor bio

Stephanie Morris has twenty years of experience teaching financial, managerial, governmental/not for profit, and tax accounting as a Senior Lecturer of Accounting. In 2016 and 2024, she was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award. She was also selected as a member of the 2024 All-Southern Conference Faculty Team. She serves as the faculty advisor for Beta Alpha Psi. Stephanie is a Certified Public Accountant and works as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of taxation for Becker Education. Stephanie earned a Master of Accountancy with a focus in taxation from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mercer University, both summa cum laude. She is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs. In the community, Stephanie serves on the board of the Georgia Industrial Children’s Home Foundation.

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