The Choice of Entity Decision: What is best for your client?

Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD

Steve Dilley is president of Federal Tax Workshops, Inc., East Lansing, Michigan, where for the past 37 years his organization has prepared continuing professional education materials and presented seminars for accountants and attorneys throughout the United States. He is nationally recognized for his knowledge of the financial, accounting, and tax problems of the closely held business. He has published numerous articles on these topics.

In addition, Steve is a professor of accounting at Michigan State University, East Lansing, where he teaches tax accounting. He was nominated in 2004 for the “Educator of the Year Award” and was presented with the 2005 “Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award” in Michigan. He also received the 2007 MSU Accounting and Information Systems Department Outstanding Teacher Award.

He obtained his PhD in accounting, law degree, and an undergraduate accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is a member of the Michigan Association of CPAs, Wisconsin Bar Association, The American Accounting Association, AICPA, American Tax Association, and Hawaii Association of Public Accountants.

2010