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Preferred Shares: How They Can Affect Your EmployeesJan 24, 2024
In this current climate where investor friendly deals have become more prominent than in times past, it’s important to know what affect preferred shares can have on your common share holders. -
State Tax Compliance for Mobile Employees with Stock AwardsJan 17, 2024
State tax authorities have taken note of the relocation and remote work phenomenon and are increasing enforcement. Here’s what you need to know. -
Leveraging Excel to Enhance Stock Plan RecordkeepingJan 10, 2024
Learn how you can use Excel to complement your stock plan recordkeeping system and optimize reporting and data management. -
Understanding Compliance Under Section 6039Jan 3, 2024
Understanding how to remain compliant under Section 6039 is crucial for companies offering ISOs and qualified ESPPs. -
SEC Enforcement of Section 16 ReportingDec 27, 2023
Recent charges in an ongoing SEC investigation of Section 16 filings implicate the need for effective compliance procedures and proper disclosure. -
Recent SEC Guidance on Pay vs. Performance DisclosuresNov 29, 2023
A summary of new and updated SEC Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations questions related to Pay vs. Performance Disclosures. -
Do You Know Your Worth? The Art of Self AdvocacyNov 14, 2023
Self-advocacy has become not only a must when seeking to advance one’s career but a delicate skill that needs to be cultivated and developed in its own right. -
How State Payroll Taxes Apply to Mobile EmployeesOct 25, 2023
Many states now impose state payroll taxes, such as to fund family or medical leave programs. Here’s how these taxes can apply to mobile employees. -
The Six Inputs of an Option Pricing ModelOct 17, 2023
Unravel the six primary inputs that ASC 718 requires any option-pricing model being used, to incorporate in its calculations. -
Why Your Qualified ESPP Should Offer a 15% DiscountOct 4, 2023
Want an ESPP that is a compelling investment alternative for employees and a competitive benefit? Make sure the plan offers a 15% discount. -
From Startup to Unicorn: Why the Shift to RSUs?Sep 21, 2023
Why startups are transitioning to RSUs as they mature into unicorns. -
Scaling Up? The Challenges Every Start-Up FacesAug 30, 2023
A guide on how to use equity compensation to attract and retain top level talent when aggressively scaling your start-up. -
Global Considerations for Cashing Out Equity Awards in MergersAug 9, 2023
Cashing out equity in a merger can have unintended consequences for award holders outside the US. Here’s what you need to know. -
How Social Taxes Apply to Mobile EmployeesAug 2, 2023
The income allocation rules for social taxes on equity awards held by mobile employees are even less clear than those for income tax. Here’s what you need to know. -
Managing Tax and SAFE Registration in ChinaJul 26, 2023
Understand how companies manage SAFE registration and Circular 35 when offering equity plans in China. -
SEC Updates: Rule 10b5-1 Interpretations, EDGAR Access, and MoreJun 14, 2023
The SEC has answered a few questions on amended Rule 10b5-1 and added the EDGAR Access project back to its short-term agenda. -
You Are Running Out of Time to Adopt a Clawback PolicyJun 7, 2023
The SEC has approved exchange listing standards requiring companies to implement policies to recover compensation awarded to executive officers that later turns out to be erroneous as a result of a material financial restatement. Here’s what you need to know. -
Beneficiary Designation DrawbacksMay 31, 2023
Beneficiary designations may seem like a good idea for equity awards, but, in practice, they can be fraught with problems. -
Reevaluating Restrictive Covenants in Equity Award AgreementsMay 17, 2023
Recent developments relating to restricted covenants (especially non-competes) warrant another look at your equity award agreements. -
The Data You Need for Mobility ComplianceApr 25, 2023
Questions you need to ask to when managing tax compliance for awards held by mobile employees. Plus, can ChatGPT replace your tax advisors?