Join a panel of accounting experts as they demystify ASC 718, offering a comprehensive overview of share-based compensation accounting impacts. Whether you're new to the field or seeking a deeper understanding, this session covers the fundamentals, including valuations, compensation expense, disclosures, deferred tax assets, and dilutive earnings per share. Joining the discussion will empower you to confidently round up the right team members for effective solutions in stock plan management. This insightful session ensures that, armed with a thorough grasp of ASC 718, your future discussions with financial reporting teams will be not only more productive but also informed by a nuanced understanding of share-based compensation accounting.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Gain insights into the key aspects of ASC 718, covering valuations, compensation expense, disclosures, deferred tax assets, and dilutive earnings per share
• Understand how to navigate the complexities of share-based compensation accounting impacts, empowering you to assemble effective stock plan management teams
• Learn how a comprehensive understanding of ASC 718 improves the productivity and effectiveness of discussions with financial reporting teams

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Accounting 
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Stock plan administrators often face the challenge of urgent requests from leadership, creating a sense of dread. This session, led by experts including a world-leading life sciences issuer and seasoned administration providers, aims to alleviate this by focusing on crucial figures. Applicable to both Private and Public companies the panel will decipher these figures, gaining insights into their derivation, interest groups, and relevance. The session also delves into the current market and tech labor force volatility, exploring their influence on these essential figures.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Defining and understanding the relevance of available shares
• Exploring key metrics and their impact on equity plans
• Unveiling insights into usage patterns and planning

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Accounting
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

A comprehensive exploration led by an expert panel, dissecting the complexities of equity compensation programs across diverse regions. Delve into the influential factors guiding the offering of tax-qualified plans in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Hear firsthand from two issuing companies as they uncover the regulatory and tax considerations specific to each jurisdiction and share their decision-making processes and strategies for communicating equity compensation programs across countries. Assess the current participation scenario and gain valuable perspectives as the panel discuss future changes they are contemplating.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Explore the factors shaping tax-qualified plan offerings in diverse geographical areas
• Uncover the unique intricacies of regulatory and tax considerations in each jurisdiction
• Gain insights into clients' decision-making processes and explore anticipated future changes in equity compensation programs

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

The expert panel will share insights on navigating the complexities of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures (MAD) in the realm of rewards and equity. While these events bring excitement, they often induce upheaval. Join the discussion to discover how three GEO organizations successfully managed key mergers and divestitures. Gain valuable perspectives on employee and award transitions, leveraging share programs for added value, and ensuring a top-quality participant experience throughout these transformative events.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Understand how organizations effectively transitioned employees and awards during key mergers and divestitures
• Explore how share programs were utilized to deliver additional value during transformative events
• Learn strategies employed by award-winning organizations to maintain a high-quality participant experience throughout M&A and divestiture processes

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

A transformative exploration of Artificial Intelligence's (AI) impact on pay decisions and equity awards, guided by insights from our expert panel. Discover the current global AI landscape and its evolution, differentiating between Traditional and Generative AI. Delve into how algorithms are reshaping decision-making for HR and Equity Comp professionals, illustrated through practical case studies like Moog. Uncover the collaborative benefits of human-AI interaction, understanding AI as a support mechanism that reduces administrative burdens and provides crucial data insights, thereby elevating stock plan administrators and enhancing overall user experience.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Gain insights into the current global AI landscape and its evolution
• Explore the practical application of algorithms in reshaping decision-making processes
• Understand the collaborative benefits of human-AI interaction, reducing administrative burdens and providing valuable data insights

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Information Technology
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

An expert panel, seasoned in navigating corporate transitions, will explore critical considerations of equity plans amid mergers, acquisitions, and spinoffs, such as the post-transaction treatment of outstanding awards, ensuring equity and managing excise tax exposure. Join them in unraveling key accounting and data intricacies, and discover actionable insights to sidestep administrative nightmares.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the seasoned experts as they share invaluable strategies for navigating the complex landscape of equity plans in corporate transformations.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Navigate the post-transaction treatment of outstanding equity awards
• Ensure fairness in equity distribution during corporate restructuring
• Manage and mitigate excise tax exposure effectively

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

In a world where equity compensation is continually evolving, staying informed is crucial for businesses. Join our expert panel as they unveil the latest highlights from the Global Equity Insights Survey 2024, focusing on Long-Term Incentives (LTIs), Share Purchase Plans (SPPs), ESG Targets, AI, Global Mobility, Talent, and Investor Relations in the realm of equity-based compensation.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments and challenges in equity-based compensation from GEIS 2024. Discover strategies to evolve LTIs and SPPs, explore ESG targets for sustainability, and understand how AI streamlines equity programs for optimal efficiency. Learn to navigate the complexities of global mobility and equity for talent retention and a unified corporate culture.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Insights into how LTIs and SPPs navigate the changing corporate landscape
• The role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets in shaping equity compensation strategies
• How Artificial Intelligence is transforming equity compensation planning

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

In the fast-paced world of global share plans, maintaining control is a constant challenge, especially when unexpected exchange control issues arise due to new regulations. Join our expert panel as they share firsthand experiences of swiftly gaining expertise, troubleshooting with cross-functional teams, and devising solutions to ensure timely compliance with evolving requirements.

KEY LEARNING POINTS: 

• Learn effective troubleshooting methods to swiftly address issues that may impact your organization's share plans
• Delve into the latest developments affecting share plan offerings in China, Korea, and India, three countries with unique recent requirements including specific challenges and compliance nuances in these key market
• Discover actionable strategies to proactively tackle complicated exchange control issues and effectively manage compliance in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Business Law
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Join our expert panel of industry leaders for a comprehensive discussion on the most formidable issuer challenges we've encountered in the equity realm. Dive into the "biggest and baddest" issues encompassing our firsthand experiences, participant perspectives, and optimal vendor response strategies when offering feedback. With diverse backgrounds spanning various business segments and extensive dealings with administration platforms, Transfer Agents, brokers, education resources, legal, payroll, valuation, and more, our panel provides a broad perspective. Gain insights into pain points encountered with domestic, international, and mobile populations.
 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Explore challenges and best practices across various vendors, including administration platforms, Transfer Agents, brokers, and more
•  Benefit from a wide-ranging perspective with experiences from different business segments and   interactions with domestic, international, and mobile populations
• Learn how to provide constructive feedback to vendors, optimizing their response and enhancing overall issuer/vendor relationships

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Join our expert panel to delve into the intricate decisions of local vs. global, discount vs. matching, fixed vs. flexible in an employee share plan. Uncover the melody as the panel discusses how factors like home country, industry, participant needs, and company objectives shape plan design.

Learn firsthand from success stories like Lucid Motors' global discounted share purchase plan, Sage's reimagined global Save and Share plan, and why two companies on opposite sides of the pond opted for a US tax-qualified ESPP. Don't miss this session on orchestrating your ideal plan design.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Discover navigating influential factors in plan design
• Explore success stories in global share purchase plans
• Uncover strategic considerations for effective employee share plans

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.