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1031 Exchange CPE Programs and Advanced Tax Strategies

Education that connects technical concepts with the practical questions that arise before and during a transaction.

Flagship program

Advanced Tax Mitigation Strategies Every CPA Should Know

This program introduces a connected framework for evaluating 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts and Opportunity Zones in capital-gain and real estate planning conversations. Participants explore how the strategies differ, where transaction constraints matter and when coordination with other professionals is essential.

Learning objectives

  • Recognize key 1031 exchange planning considerations and common transaction pitfalls.
  • Explain the role of DSTs as a potential replacement-property structure and identify material risks and limitations.
  • Distinguish Opportunity Zone planning from 1031 exchange planning and identify questions for further analysis.
  • Identify the responsibilities and coordination needs of CPAs, attorneys, QIs, brokers and financial professionals.
  • Apply a practical question framework to illustrative client situations.

Program planning

Audience: CPAs, tax professionals and related professional advisors.

Delivery: In-person or live virtual; conference, association or firm setting.

Suggested format: 60–90 minutes, with scope adjusted to the agenda.

Level, prerequisites and preparation: Finalized with the host based on the selected curriculum and audience.

CPE / CE credit: Credit hours, sponsor approval, field of study and eligibility are confirmed by the hosting organization. Credit is not automatically guaranteed by booking a session.

Focused programs

EXCHANGE PLANNING

1031 Exchanges: What Every Advisor Should Know

Section 1031 like-kind exchange education: identification, deferred exchange timing, replacement-property choices and the advisor’s role.

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DST EDUCATION

DSTs and the 1031 Exchange: What Tax Professionals Need to Know

Structure, eligibility considerations, debt, due diligence and investment limitations.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES

Opportunity Zones 2.0: What Every CPA Should Know

A focused discussion of the changing framework and planning questions for the next era.

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Coordinate credit requirements early.

Include your sponsor requirements in the booking inquiry. We’ll coordinate the program description, learning objectives, timing and delivery requirements with your education team before the event.

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Organizer questions

CPE program questions, answered.

Does booking Paul include approved CPE or CE credit?

Credit is coordinated with the hosting organization. The host confirms sponsorship, credit hours, field of study and participant eligibility before promoting the event. Booking a presentation alone does not guarantee credit.

What is Paul’s flagship CPA program?

Advanced Tax Mitigation Strategies Every CPA Should Know connects 1031 exchange planning, Delaware Statutory Trust education and Opportunity Zone planning in a practical framework for professional advisors.

Can a CPA firm host a lunch-and-learn or webinar?

Yes. Paul offers firm training, lunch-and-learns, live webinars and association sessions. The topic, duration and level are coordinated with the organizer based on the audience and agenda.

What should an organizer include in a booking inquiry?

Include your organization, audience, preferred dates, format, location, topic and any CPE or CE requirements. Use the Book Paul form to request a program discussion.