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Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments – ASU 2024-04 Update

On November 26, 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-04,  Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments. The intent of this release is to…

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Top 10 Equity Compensation Issues for 2025

In this article, we lay out 10 major issues in the world of equity and executive compensation. See how each one could change in 2025 and beyond.

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The Offsite: Not Your Typical Company Meeting

Learn how Equity Methods fosters professional advancement and internal relationships through offsite meetings.

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The Proxy Is Coming! What Finance Leaders Need to Know About Current SEC Rule-Making

At this year’s Financial Executives International (FEI) CFRI conference, we discussed why the most successful corporate proxy preparation teams boast deeply integrated and cohesive partnerships across their Finance, Legal, and HR functions. In this article, we cover the key takeaways from our discussion.

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Net Settlement in the UK Is Now More Complex

For employees in the UK, the way share-based payments are settled can lead to significant differences in tax treatment. We discuss the recent guidance from UK tax authorities and explain why sell-to-cover may be preferable to net settlement in that jurisdiction.

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5 Challenges of Share Pool Tracking for Equity Plans

Equity compensation programs are notorious for their complexity. When not tracked carefully, companies can deplete their share pools sooner than expected and may lack the necessary shares to make new grants. We explain how to avoid these painful situations and ensure you can continue engaging top talent.

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Top Questions for Year-End Stock Compensation Reporting

Handle the trickiest reporting elements with this checklist of key stock compensation questions that come up during the busiest time of the year.

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Group Five 2024 Benchmarking Results Plus Our Take on What’s Ahead

See Equity Methods’ results from the 2024 survey of plan sponsors and get our take on the issues that are top of mind for stock-based compensation.

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What the SEC’s 2024 PvP Comment Letters Mean for Year 3 Disclosure Preparation

The third year of the SEC’s pay vs. performance disclosures has been shaping up to be business as usual—mostly. But that doesn’t mean the process is on autopilot.

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Highlights from the 32nd Annual NASPP Conference

Dive into the hot topics in equity compensation covered at the 2024 NASPP Conference, complete with key takeaways.