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The Exit Planning Institute has regional chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Two new chapters have opened on the East Coast.
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The Exit Planning Institute is the premier provider of delivering innovative learning experiences, designed to advance the exit planning profession. Check the schedule for upcoming events.
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Exit Planning Institute
2413 W. Algonquin Road, #504
Algonquin, IL 60102
P: 847.458.2124
F: 847.594.6114
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The Innovative and Comprehensive CEPA Curriculum

The CEPA Curriculum is the most comprehensive training available for professionals interested in exit planning.  The CEPA course presents over 200 hours of self study and 32.5 hours of instruction. The following is an outline of some topics covered during the five day CEPA course.

Day One
  • The Need For Exit Planning
  • Overview of the Exit Planning Process
  • Exit Planning Deliverables
  • Marketing & Selling Exit Planning
  • Importance of Teams
  • Survival Exercise
  • Identifying and Developing Goals and Objectives
Day Two
  • Financial Planning for Business Owners
  • Advanced Estate Planning Concepts
  • Basics of Business Valuations

Day Three
  • Introduction to Value Enhancements
  • Exit Options Analysis
  • ESOPs as an Exit Strategy
  • 3rd Party Sales & the M&A Process
  • Ethics in Exit Planning (Introduction to the EPI Code of Ethics)
Day Four
  • Understanding Private Equity
  • Calculating Net Proceeds
  • Creating Action Plans
  • Delivering Your Exit Plans
  • Implementation – Developing an Action Plan for Your Practice

Day Five
  • Question & Answer
  • CEPA Exam

Certified Exit Planning Advisor Program
University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Gleacher Center - Chicago, IL

The Booth School of Business Gleacher Center is the University of Chicago’s state-of-the-art executive educational facility, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, just steps off of the beautiful magnificent mile.

November 1 - 5, 2010, $4,500 (before discount)

The program fee includes:

  • CEPA Application Fee
  • One year Candidate membership dues
  • Copy of CEPA training manual
  • One copy of The $10 Trillion Opportunity co-written by Richard Jackim & Peter Christman
  • One copy of Private Capital Markets written by Rob Slee
  • Continental breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and networking
Registration Dates 5/15/10 - 9/30/10 10/1/10 and after
Program cost: $3,795 $4,500

Space is limited to 35 attendees in order to facilitate group exercises and case studies. Register prior to September 30, 2010 to receive the best price!

Certified Exit Planning Advisor Program
University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Gleacher Center - Chicago, IL

The Booth School of Business Gleacher Center is the University of Chicago’s state-of-the-art executive educational facility, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, just steps off of the beautiful magnificent mile.

May 2 - 6, 2011, $4,500 (before discount)

The program fee includes:

  • CEPA Application Fee
  • One year Candidate membership dues
  • Copy of CEPA training manual
  • One copy of The $10 Trillion Opportunity co-written by Richard Jackim & Peter Christman
  • One copy of Private Capital Markets written by Rob Slee
  • Lunches, coffee breaks and networking
Registration Dates 11/15/10 - 3/31/11 4/1/11 and after
Program cost: $3,795 $4,500

Space is limited to 35 attendees in order to facilitate group exercises and case studies. Register prior to March 31, 2011 to receive the best price!

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CEPA Benefits

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Certification Requirements

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