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The course is made up of eight compulsory modules examining the most important technical, regulatory and practical elements of EIS. Learners must also complete two of the elective modules of their choice. This is intended to allow professionals to select areas in which they have greater interest or where there is more relevance to their job role, whether they are financial advisers, lawyers, accountants, fund managers, paraplanners or others.

CPD qualifying content

This course is worth 4 hours of CPD. Upon completion a certificate can be provided.

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Hear from those who completed the course

 

The EISA’s Accreditation Course is an excellent resource for anyone working in the EIS industry and one which I’d highly recommend. The course blends up to date knowledge and expertise of the tax and regulatory EIS framework, along with background which sets the regime in context, and practical examples of how it is applied in practice. Whether you’re an IFA, lawyer, accountant or working in-house at an EIS fund, this course will give you all you need to confidently understand the EIS regime.
Tom Wilde

Partner, VCT, EIS and SEIS and Tax at Shoosmiths

The course was a great way to reinforce the knowledge I have developed through my work over the last few years. I also think it would be particularly helpful for anyone new to EIS - whether they are an adviser, an investor or a company seeking investment. It provides a clear understanding of both the rules and the purpose and benefits of the schemes.
Tom Hopley

EIS & VCT Tax Adviser at Philip Hare & Associates LLP

Doing BD in the EIS space means constantly talking about regulations and structures, so I wanted to sharpen my technical knowledge. The course was fantastic for that. It completely simplified the technical side of the scheme and made everything click. It’s already given me a lot more confidence when breaking down complex details for partners. Definitely worth doing!
Jack Atkins

Business Development Associate at Mercia Fund Management

This was a valuable refresher and a deep dive into a complex area. It brought together perspectives from across the EIS community which includes a broad church: accountants, tax advisors, founders, business angels, and fund managers.
Stephen Gibbens

Accountant for Early Stage Technology Companies at Accountech Solutions Limited

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

- Describe the rules and practicalities that govern the reliefs available through EIS. - Explain the main risks associated with EIS investments. - Determine the right circumstances under which EIS can be used and how. - Identify the main structures through which EIS investment can be achieved. - Define the main strategies, fees, charges and return profiles within EIS investments. - Evaluate the main considerations for an EIS investment and investment provider.

The EIS Association

The EIS Association is the official trade body for the EIS and SEIS ecosystem, we have more than 500 members including entrepreneurs, investors, and advisers. The EIS and SEIS are government initiatives to encourage private investment in early-stage, growth businesses through a number of tax incentives. The schemes are responsible for £34 billion investment into 59,000 businesses, and 46.5% of UK unicorns received investment through the EIS. These schemes are world-leading, and help ensure the UK is one of the best places to start a business. Our work focuses on improving awareness and understanding of the EIS and SEIS across the UK. We host regular events throughout the year to educate and connect the S/EIS ecosystem, and work closely with HM Treasury, HMRC, and policymakers.

Curriculum

14 Chapters · 103 Lessons

    1. Welcome to the course Free preview
    2. Learning objectives Free preview
    3. Defining the EIS and SEIS Free preview
    4. Plugging the equity funding gap Free preview
    5. Business lifecycle of a start-up Free preview
    6. The roles of SEIS and EIS Free preview
    7. EIS tax reliefs Free preview
    8. High risk but not just for high-net-worth-individuals Free preview
    9. Access to VC as a diversifier for retail clients Free preview
    10. Timely use cases Free preview
    11. End of module understanding Free preview

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      Learning objectives

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      Key Risks

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      Investor Suitability

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      Indicators of when an EIS recommendation may be right

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      End of module understanding

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      Learning objectives

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      Adviser permissions

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      Fund structures

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      Knowledge-intensive companies

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      Funds vs individual investments

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      Advance assurance

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      Risk to Capital condition

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      Consumer duty and high-risk investments

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      End of module understanding

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      To learn more...

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      Investor eligibility

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      Investee company eligibility and rules

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      Learning objectives

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      Income tax relief

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      Disposal relief (tax-free growth)

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      CGT deferral relief

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      Loss relief

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      IHT relief

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      Claiming the tax reliefs

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      Learning objectives

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      Due diligence

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      EIS funds

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      Approved Knowledge Intensive EIS funds

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      Individual company investments

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      Targeted returns

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      Return strategies

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      Potential fees and charges

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      Actual fees and charges

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      The impact of fees and charges

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      Learning objectives

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      EIS as a sole trader’s future growth fund and income tax mitigator

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      Addressing tax penalties when withdrawing pension funds above the 25% tax-free allowance and taking advantage of Business Relief qualification of EIS-qualifying shares

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      Younger investors looking for an early growth boost

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      Deferring capital gains

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      Loss relief

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      Seeking income tax relief for a guaranteed year (KIC fund)

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      Building an EIS portfolio to complement pensions

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      IHT scenarios

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      Learning objectives

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      Market Failures

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      Equity gap contributors in knowledge intensive companies

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      Market failure addressed by enterprise investment scheme is ‘irresolvable’ without the incentives introduced by EIS

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      The positive impact of EIS

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      Learning objectives

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      Venture Capital Schemes

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      Similarities

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      Qualification rules

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      Differences

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      Reliefs

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      Variations in limits and restrictions

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      Other differences

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      SEIS case studies

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      Growing utility

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      Middle classes getting involved

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      Familiarity and increasing investor base

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      Low entry levels

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      Younger engagement

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      Gender changes

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      Learning objectives

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      PRIIPs and the Consumer Composite Investments (CCI) regime

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      Sustainability disclosure requirements (SDRs)

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      The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES)

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      AIFM changes

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      Original objective still remains

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      ​Current political engagement and uncertainty

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      Growth is hard to find

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      Diversifying into Venture Capital such as EIS: Boosting returns but not overall portfolio risk

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      Risk injection – driving personal portfolios

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      Interest rates coming down

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      Tax efficiency amidst rising tax burden

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      Tax avoidance clamp-down

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      End of module understanding