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Alan and his wife Susan have been married for 24 years, and are parents to seven children, three of whom are attending Brigham Young University–Idaho. He currently serves as a member of President Kim B. Clark’s Advancement Council at BYU–Idaho. National media such as the Journal of Accountancy, Money magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Portfolio.com, as well as local business journals and news broadcasts have sought his insight and expertise on tax matters for their financial coverage.

Alan is the managing partner at Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP (GROCO®), a leading CPA firm that works with some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. His clients helped build companies such as Google, Skype, eBay, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Compaq, and America Online. GROCO® was recognized in October 2008 by INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the Best-Managed CPA firms in the United States. In that same month, GROCO® was also awarded as one of the fastest growing companies in the East Bay Area.

Alan earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University-Provo, and a Master of Business Administration (Taxation) from California State University at Hayward.

Preparing Your Business Plan

You should consider that a well-prepared business plan plays two important roles. First, it is a useful management tool that can help you to plot a course for your company. Second, it is a sales tool that will impress venture capitalists with your planning ability and general competence as a manager. Other things being equal, a well prepared business plan will increase your chances of obtaining the venture capitalist's financial commitment. Read

By: Alan L. Olsen | 28/04/2009 | Strategic Planning

Ten Tax Planning Ideas for Small Businesses in 2009

If you are a small business owner looking for cost cutting ideas here are ten tax planning ideas that may result in substantial tax savings. The following article highlights planning areas often missed by business owners. You should consult a qualified tax advisor to determine if any of these areas are appropriate for you and your business. Read

By: Alan L. Olsen | 28/04/2009 | Small Business

Venture Capital Financing: Structure and Pricing

A venture financing can be structured using one or more of several types of securities ranging from straight debt to common stock. Read

By: Alan L. Olsen | 28/04/2009 | Entrepreneurship

Tax Strategies for the Wealthy: Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT)

Wealth management is an important issue for those with substantial assets to protect. Many people incorrectly assume that their estates will escape federal estate tax as a result of underestimating what their principal residence will be worth when they die. Often, our homes are our most valuable assets. The Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) provides a means for significantly reducing the estate tax consequences of the family home and one vacation home. Read

By: Alan L. Olsen | 28/04/2009 | Wealth Building