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3 Gifts for Your Stock Plan Education Efforts (and One BIG Bonus)Dec 14, 2021
A recent pulse survey by the NASPP and Fidelity Investments reveals three easy steps companies can to improve the effectiveness of their stock plan communications. You won't believe how easy #1 is. -
Constructing the Pentagon of IncentivesDec 8, 2021
Learn how five dimensions of incentives can ensure a strong and balanced rewards structure. -
New Tax Reporting Requirement for Equity Awards in ChinaDec 2, 2021
New grant filing requirements came into effect this fall, and require catch up compliance by year end. -
FASB Simplifies Valuation of Private Company StockNov 30, 2021
The FASB has updated ASC 718 to include a practical expedient for the valuation of private company stock. -
Behind the Scenes in My Recording StudioNov 24, 2021
Get an insider's view of the space where Barbara Baksa records her Equity in Brief videos. -
Another Problem with Mega Grants: The Tax BillNov 16, 2021
When mega grants are settled, paying the resulting tax bill can be a challenge even for wealthy executives. -
What's New with Section 16?Nov 10, 2021
SEC rulemaking and notable Section 16(b) litigation from the past year, plus highlights from this past proxy season’s Item 405 disclosures. -
Defining the "E" in DEI: Reframing the Equity ConversationNov 2, 2021
For stock plan professionals, understanding equity as it relates to compensation and investments is simple. But how well do you understand equity as it relates to diversity and inclusion? -
Three Magic Phrases for Encouraging CollaborationOct 26, 2021
Don’t you sometimes wish you could just wave a magic wand to get people to do what you want? I don’t have any magic spells to offer you, but I did learn some helpful magic phrases to encourage collaboration from Frances Cole Jones. Here are just three of her suggestions. -
Year-End Preparation for Mobility ComplianceOct 14, 2021
7 tips to help you get a head start on year-end tax reporting for mobile employees. -
Australian Treasury Introduces Draft Legislation to Simplify the Taxation and Securities Restrictions for Share-Based AwardsOct 1, 2021
The Australian Treasury proposes taxation and restricted law changes for employee share schemes. -
How to Size Relative TSR Grants with a Stub PeriodSep 16, 2021
Granting relative TSR awards after the start of the performance measurement period results in a "sub period" that can have an outsized impact on the award value, and, consequently, the grant size. Here’s how to ensure employees are treated fairly. -
PSUs and a $640,000 MistakeSep 14, 2021
A 2018 payout of PSUs to the CEO of Capital One resulted in a nearly $640,000 penalty levied this month by the FTC and DOJ. The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act is a trap for unwary executives; here’s what you need to know about it. -
Getting a Gauge on Grant PracticesSep 9, 2021
What discretionary authority do managers have over equity awards? And what controls govern the use of that discretion? -
SEC Committee Recommends Reforms to Rule 10b5-1 Trading PlansSep 3, 2021
An SEC committee recommends updates to Rule 10b5-1, paving the way for proposed rules as early as this fall. -
Do You Need a Policy to Address Shadow Trading?Aug 31, 2021
Can employees be prosecuted for trading in a competitor company’s stock? The SEC thinks so. -
Post-Insider Reporting, Part 2Aug 24, 2021
More questions and answers on Section 16 reporting for former insiders, plus an quick-reference table to keep handy. -
What Reporting Is Required for Former Section 16 Insiders?Aug 18, 2021
When officers and directors cease to be subject to Section 16, the rules governing which of their transactions are still subject to reporting are complicated. Make sense of them with this blog entry. -
Equity Disclosures: Calculating Weighted AveragesAug 13, 2021
The difference between simple and weighted averages explained, plus examples of how they applies to equity compensation disclosures. -
4 SEC Projects to Keep an Eye OnAug 10, 2021
The SEC’s newly updated agenda includes four short-term projects that affect your stock compensation programs.