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Catch up on developments in several EU member states along with questions and challenges still to be addressed by downloading the EU Pay Transparency Directive Tracker.

We answer your questions about Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, founder holdbacks, delivering higher compensation for the same cost, and more.

27% of comp committee members also sit on audit. Only 2% are CHROs. Our new study on S&P 500 board committees, and what it means for your path to a board seat.

As a company’s value climbs pre-IPO, cheap stock issues draw SEC and auditor scrutiny. This article covers what they are, how they differ from 409A issues, and how to stay ahead.

Private equity firms invest enormous effort in financial due diligence. The goal is to find businesses that can deliver strong returns through better operations, improved margins, and faster growth.

Moonshot grants are one of the most highly charged areas of stock-based compensation. Here’s how companies have put them to work.

Four finance and accounting professionals share the moments a familiar pull kept them in place, who helped them find perspective, and what they’re working toward next.

Launching an ESPP touches payroll, legal, treasury, accounting, and HR at once. This piece covers the design decisions, legal groundwork, and system integrations that determine whether it runs smoothly.

A bad 409A valuation can mean payout surprises, accounting issues, even IRS penalties. Josh Schaeffer from Equity Methods and Kelly Neider from CompIntelligence break down what it is and what happens when it goes wrong.

Extending the post-termination exercise period gives former employees more time to hold vested options, but it carries accounting, valuation, and tax implications. Our team outlines what companies should weigh before extending it.