In today’s business world, there is a war for talent and organizations with the best talent will win. We clearly need to motivate talented personnel. Equity compensation plans are useful to retain, reward and recruit. The GAAP and tax accounting for equity compensation plans is not static and decisions that you make during plan set-up can have major consequences to your organization’s bottom line and your management team’s personal tax situations. We will review nuances and details that impact proper accounting. Whether you are the CFO or CEO who has not been happy with prior equity compensation plans or the accountant who performs the intricate analysis and detailed accounting for these plans - this session will help you understand the issues and get it right the first time.
DESIGNED FOR
CEOs, Corporate Financial Leaders, Corporate Financial Managers, CFOs, Controllers, accountants, Board members, advisors, and consultants. CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry. Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in the complexities of equity compensation plans.
BENEFITS
- Understanding the intricacies of designing an effective equity compensation plan, and the complexity of GAAP accounting for equity compensation plans
HIGHLIGHTS
- Why most equity compensation plans fail?
- Complexity of GAAP accounting for equity compensation plans
- Tax implications of equity compensation plans
- Who and how an equity compensation plan should be administered?
- Compliance issues to consider
- Recommendations to design a better equity compensation plan
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
At least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience, or at least six (6) credit hours of corporate finance classwork at an accredited university
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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