The Program

Extensive program materials tackle complex regulatory and administrative nuances, exceptions, and varying interpretations. Seasoned professionals present the materials, answer your questions and network along with the group. Attendees will attain the knowledge necessary to better analyze their own restricted stock plans and determine how their plans fit into the standards and regulations.

What We Cover:

• Tax withholding and reporting challenges for U.S. and non-U.S. participants, including using Rule 10b5-1 plans for tax payments and meeting IRS federal tax deposit requirements
• Mechanics of share withholding and sell-to-cover transactions to facilitate tax withholding obligations
• Implications of acceleration of vesting upon retirement and solutions for managing awards with this provision
• Managing deferred compensation payment restrictions under IRS Section 409A and avoiding ERISA coverage
• Financial reporting and accounting for restricted stock
• Earnings per share considerations
• Paying dividends on restricted stock and dividend equivalents rights on restricted stock units

Who Should Attend

Both new and seasoned stock plan professionals can benefit from this program, including:

• Stock plan professionals and managers
• Anyone responsible for managing or reporting for equity compensation plans
• CEPs seeking continuing education credits
• Service providers including client relationship managers, customer service representatives, consultants, and those involved in software business requirements, development and testing

Key Seminar Benefits

In addition to substantive and practical instruction, program attendees will receive:

• Comprehensive program materials.
• Opportunities to network with fellow attendees, share experiences and learn how other companies handle common problems.

Continuing Education

Attendees who complete the program will be entitled to 7.5 CPE credits and 6.5 CEP continuing education credits. More information.

Pre-Requisites

This is an intermediate to advanced course. Individuals attending this program should be familiar with the fundamental tax, accounting, legal, and administrative requirements for restricted stock and unit programs. Individuals that are new to restricted stock and unit programs should read the article "Restricted Stock Plans," available in the NASPP's Restricted Stock Portal and may want to complete the NASPP program "Restricted Stock Essentials," before attending this course.

About the NASPP

The National Association of Stock Plan Professionals is the premier professional association for individuals involved—directly or indirectly—in the design, implementation and administration of equity compensation plans and stock purchase plans. Our approximately 6,000 members are stock plan administrators, in-house securities and tax attorneys, accountants, HR professionals and compensation and benefits professionals as well as outside counsel, compensation consultants, software providers, brokers, third-party administrators, communications professionals and web-based services professionals. Join the NASPP today or renew your membership.

Companies of any size—whether public or private, US-based or not—that are considering implementing a stock plan or that already have one in place are encouraged to explore the benefits of membership in the NASPP. Read our Eleven Good Reasons to join the NASPP today!