Tax, Real Estate, and Alternative Investment Strategies Specialization

Tax, Real Estate, and Alternative Investment Strategies Specialization

Explore Tax, Regulation, and Real Asset Investing. Gain skills in tax-aware investing, real estate valuation, and regulatory portfolio strategy.

Instructors: John Breen

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3 course series

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4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze the tax implications and regulatory considerations of alternative investments.
Evaluate farmland and real estate as investment assets using financial and economic tools.
Construct diversified, tax-efficient portfolios that include land, real estate, and other alternative assets.

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Specialization - 3 course series

This specialization equips professionals in finance, accounting, real estate, and agriculture with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of alternative investments. Learners will explore tax implications, regulatory frameworks, and investment strategies related to farmland, real estate, and other non-traditional assets. Through expert instruction, practical tools, and real-world case studies, participants will develop the skills to advise clients, manage portfolios, and make informed investment decisions.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will apply financial, tax, and regulatory concepts to real-world investment scenarios, including farmland valuation, real estate portfolio construction, and tax strategy development. These hands-on projects help learners build practical skills for advising clients, managing assets, and navigating complex investment environments.

Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments

Course 111 hours

What you'll learn

Develop an understanding of the regulatory aspects of alternative investments including reporting obligations and accredited investors laws.
Analyze the application of various types of alternative investments such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and private debt assets.
Explore best practices for various investments and working with private equity and accredited investors.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Regulation

Category: Real Estate

Category: Regulatory Requirements

Category: Due Diligence

Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance

Category: Investments

Category: Regulatory Compliance

Category: Private Equity

Category: Securities (Finance)

Category: Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities

Category: Wealth Management

Category: Financial Regulations

Category: Securities Trading

Category: Financial Services

Category: Property and Real Estate

Category: Compliance Reporting

Category: Capital Markets

Category: Commercial Real Estate

Category: Asset Management

Category: Investment Management

Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code

Course 214 hours

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Tax

Category: Tax Planning

Category: Investments

Category: Real Estate

Category: Compliance Reporting

Category: Private Equity

Category: Depreciation

Category: Compliance Management

Category: Income Tax

Category: Futures Exchange

Category: Regulatory Requirements

Category: Financial Regulation

Category: Tax Laws

Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate

Course 39 hours

What you'll learn

Identify key financial concepts related to agricultural land, including balance sheets, income statements, and land valuation factors.
Summarize how land and real estate can be incorporated into investment portfolios and outline paths for further learning in alternative investments.
Recognize different types of real estate investment structures and asset classes, and their characteristics.
Describe the roles of various stakeholders in farmland ownership, transfer, and investment, including tax and risk considerations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Real Estate

Category: Portfolio Management

Category: Risk Management

Category: Balance Sheet

Category: Financial Statements

Category: Property and Real Estate

Category: Tax Planning

Category: Investment Management

Category: Return On Investment

Category: Business Valuation

Category: Accounting

Category: Financial Analysis

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John Breen

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Frequently asked questions

This specialization consists of six 4-week courses. Each week may take approximately 2 hours.

No, you do not need to take the courses in a specific order.

Although completion of the Coursera Specialization alone is not credit-bearing, each course within the Specialization is a required component of a graduate-level Canvas course that can be "stacked" toward advanced credentials such as an academic (transcriptable) graduate certificate or a degree. If you decide to pursue further education, the credits you earn from this Specialization can be applied toward a formal academic program, provided that you meet all the requirements of admission to the certificate or degree. Learn more about the Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing Certificate.