The NASPP Mission – To Serve the Stock Compensation Community

The NASPP is the leading membership association devoted to meeting the needs of stock plan professionals. We have nearly 6,000 members whose responsibilities relate, directly or indirectly, to stock plan design and administration, including compensation and human resources professionals, stock plan administrators, securities and tax attorneys, accountants, compensation consultants, corporate secretaries, transfer agents, stock brokers, and software vendors.

You need the NASPP now more than ever before! Let the NASPP to guide you through the challenges ahead; we give you "Eleven Good Reasons" you need the NASPP.  Take advantage of our no-risk trial membership today!

Eleven Good Reasons to join the NASPP today:
 

1. Stock Plan Expensing: Accounting is now one of the most complex areas of stock plan management—and will only be more so under international standards, which will soon apply to US companies. Rely on the NASPP to guide you through the complicated transition to IFRS. We've offered five webcasts on FAS 123(R) and IFRS 2 (three featuring FASB representatives) and have dedicated portals on both standards, including well over 100 articles and other resources.
    
2. The Latest on Deferred Compensation: Don't try to navigate the complex requirements that apply to deferred compensation on your own. The NASPP has presented three webcasts on this legislation and our portal on Section 409A features over 100 articles and client memos on the legislation and Treasury's subsequent guidance—here, too, we will be the source for critical ongoing guidance.
    
3. Practical Guidance on the SEC’s New Executive Compensation Disclosures:  Our portal on the SEC’s executive compensation disclosures features well over 100 articles and memos on the new regulations, including updates on the latest SEC rule-making and interpretations, common questions and answers, and best practices.
    
4. The Complete Source on Net Exercises: If you haven't yet looked at net exercises or their alternatives, stock-settled stock appreciation rights and pyramid and swap exercises, you will soon—we expect them to replace virtually all same-day sale exercise programs. The NASPP will be the source for information on net exercises and other alternatives to same-day sale exercises—and everything you will need for actual implementation in the months ahead.
    
5. Up-to-the-Minute News and Guidance: Every new year brings a confluence of change to stock compensation in the form of ever-increasing scrutiny, new tax and securities regulations, and new accounting developments. The NASPP keeps you current on the latest developments with Regulatory, Practice, and International Alerts; our bi-monthly newsletter, The NASPP Advisor; and frequent webcasts on important, timely topics.
    
6. Unbeatable Networking and Peer-to-Peer Guidance: The NASPP offers unparalleled opportunities for networking. Our members share their own experiences and expertise through over 30 local chapters, our interactive (and very popular) Q&A discussion forums, an extensive online document library, and our Annual Conference.
    
7. Industry-Leading Conference: Attended by over 2,000 industry professionals, the NASPP Annual Conference is the premier event for stock plan professionals. The rapidly shifting regulatory landscape we are now experiencing will make this year’s conference our most important to date.
    
8. Defining Industry Trends: The NASPP’s Stock Plan Design Survey is the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of stock plan design and practices, covering stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, employee stock purchase plans, and international practices. Find out how your stock plan compares to your peers.
    
9. In-Depth Resources for Global Stock Plans: Our industry-leading Global Stock Plan Portal provides the resources you need to oversee your multi-national stock plans. The portal includes detailed guides to 25 countries (with more guides planned this year), an alert subscription service for over 50 countries, a dedicated Q&A forum with a task force of experts lined up to answer your questions, articles, webcasts, surveys, and much more.
    
10. Expert Advice:  We report what the experts are saying to you.  We reach out to industry luminaries, asking them to share their insights with our members.  We post the latest client memos, white papers, and other articles on Naspp.com; our newsletter, The NASPP Advisor, regularly features guest authors on hot topics; and we bring the experts to you each year at the NASPP Annual Conference.
     
11. Extensive Document Library and Specialized Content Areas:  Our online document library offers a wealth of resources, including model plan documents, administrative procedures and checklists, articles and white papers, industry studies and surveys, communication materials, and compliance memos. Moreover, we’ve created "portals" that save you time by collecting the information you need on specific topics.  Each portal covers an essential topic, such as stock plan expensing, deferred compensation, or year-end procedures, and features articles, practice pointers, webcasts, and tools (such as charts, checklists and timelines) listed on one page for easy access.

Don’t wait any longer! Take advantage of our no-risk trial membership to begin enjoying these benefits today.