Here is an overview of the key business structures and regulatory areas covered: 1. Business Structures (Entities) REG covers the formation, operation, taxation, and termination of various business entities: Sole Proprietorships: The simplest structure, owned by one person. It has minimal compliance requirements but offers no liability protection (unlimited personal liability). Partnerships: Involves two or more people. Types include General Partnerships (GP), Limited Partnerships (LP), and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP). They generally follow pass-through taxation... Show more Here is an overview of the key business structures and regulatory areas covered: 1. Business Structures (Entities) REG covers the formation, operation, taxation, and termination of various business entities: Sole Proprietorships: The simplest structure, owned by one person. It has minimal compliance requirements but offers no liability protection (unlimited personal liability). Partnerships: Involves two or more people. Types include General Partnerships (GP), Limited Partnerships (LP), and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP). They generally follow pass-through taxation rules. Corporations (C Corporations): Separate legal entities that offer limited liability to shareholders. The focus is on corporate formation, governance, taxation (including double taxation), and dividends. S Corporations: Corporations that pass income, losses, deductions, and credits through to shareholders, avoiding double taxation while retaining limited liability. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs): A hybrid structure providing the legal liability protection of a corporation with the flexibility of a partnership (can be taxed as a partnership or C corp). 2. Other Regulatory Areas in REG Federal Taxation of Property Transactions: Assessment of compliance related to the basis of assets, cost recovery (depreciation and amortization), and capital gains/losses. Federal Taxation of Individuals: Covers gross income inclusions/exclusions, adjusted gross income (AGI) calculations, deductions, and tax credits. Ethics and Professional Responsibilities: Focuses on the ethical standards for tax practitioners, including tax return preparer responsibilities and penalties under Treasury Department Circular 230. Federal Tax Procedures: Rules regarding audits, appeals, and legal duties. Business Law: Covers agency relationships, contracts, debtor-creditor relationships, and government regulation of business. 3. Key Regulatory Bodies and Standards AICPA: Sets ethical standards and professional conduct rules for CPAs. SEC: Regulates securities markets, enforcing financial reporting requirements for public companies. PCAOB: Oversees the audits of public companies to protect investors. IRS: Governs tax laws, procedures, and compliance for all business structures. 4. Regulatory Area Exam Weightings (2026) Ethics, Professional Responsibilities, and Federal Tax Procedures: 10–20%. Business Law: 15–25%. Federal Taxation of Property Transactions: 5–15%. Federal Taxation of Individuals: 22–32%. Federal Taxation of Entities: 23–33%. Show less
Here is an overview of the key business structures and regulatory areas covered: 1. Business Structures (Entities) REG covers the formation, operation, taxation, and termination of various business entities:
Sole Proprietorships: The simplest structure, owned by one person. It has minimal compliance requirements but offers no liability protection (unlimited personal liability). Partnerships: Involves two or more people. Types include General Partnerships (GP), Limited Partnerships (LP), and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP). They generally follow pass-through taxation rules. Corporations (C Corporations): Separate legal entities that offer limited liability to shareholders. The focus is on corporate formation, governance, taxation (including double taxation), and dividends. S Corporations: Corporations that pass income, losses, deductions, and credits through to shareholders, avoiding double taxation while retaining limited liability. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs): A hybrid structure providing the legal liability protection of a corporation with the flexibility of a partnership (can be taxed as a partnership or C corp).
2. Other Regulatory Areas in REG Federal Taxation of Property Transactions: Assessment of compliance related to the basis of assets, cost recovery (depreciation and amortization), and capital gains/losses. Federal Taxation of Individuals: Covers gross income inclusions/exclusions, adjusted gross income (AGI) calculations, deductions, and tax credits. Ethics and Professional Responsibilities: Focuses on the ethical standards for tax practitioners, including tax return preparer responsibilities and penalties under Treasury Department Circular 230. Federal Tax Procedures: Rules regarding audits, appeals, and legal duties. Business Law: Covers agency relationships, contracts, debtor-creditor relationships, and government regulation of business.
3. Key Regulatory Bodies and Standards AICPA: Sets ethical standards and professional conduct rules for CPAs. SEC: Regulates securities markets, enforcing financial reporting requirements for public companies. PCAOB: Oversees the audits of public companies to protect investors. IRS: Governs tax laws, procedures, and compliance for all business structures.
4. Regulatory Area Exam Weightings (2026) Ethics, Professional Responsibilities, and Federal Tax Procedures: 10–20%. Business Law: 15–25%. Federal Taxation of Property Transactions: 5–15%. Federal Taxation of Individuals: 22–32%. Federal Taxation of Entities: 23–33%.
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