Brilliant Bobcats College Success Series Workshop: Putting off Procrastination

Are you a member of Procrastination Nation? Is your motto, Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? Then this workshop is for you. Stop looking for your daily distraction and attend this workshop to learn why we procrastinate and what you can do to put off procrastination. 

Thursday, July 9th

12:00 - 1:00 

4-1.6 LBJ Student Center  

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Are you interested in estate planning, taxation and property ownership?

If you need an Advanced Business Elective or Free Elective, FIN 4380I - Intro to Trust Principles, is still open for Fall 2015.

The course will explain the principles of estate planning, taxation and different forms of property ownership. A focus will be on the characteristics, administration and usage of trusts, retirement plans, guardianships and powers of attorney. Students will follow the process of creating and administering a trust.

In the course, you will also be able to:

• Describe the purpose and scope of personal agency relationships
• Analyze a will and examine the probate process in administering and settling an estate
• Distinguish the types of gardianships that exist and compare powers of attorney for property and healthcare
• Define what a personal trust is, reasons for having one, and the characteristics of a good trustee
• Describe the parts of a personal trust document
• Analyze basic concepts of trust administration
• Explain the reasons for -and tax concepts of- gifting
• Contrast various types of irrevocable trusts
• Distinguish a land trust from a personal trust
• Describe corporate trust and agency services that corporations utilize
• List the types of corporate retirement plans that exist and profile the establishment and administration of a retirement plan

If you are a finance major, this course will NOT count as an Advanced Finance Elective.

Need to schedule an advising appointment? Give us a call at 512-245-1993

Brilliant Bobcat College Success Series Workshops: Money Matters

Does it seem like you’re always strapped for money? This workshop will give you some helpful tips to manage your money effectively, develop strategies to achieve your financial goals, and establish and manage credit.

Tuesday, June 23rd

2:00 - 3:00 

3-15.1 LBJ Student Center