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Changing Stock-Based Compensation Financial Reporting Solutions: What You Need to Know
Changing financial reporting providers is a big decision that kicks off a high-profile organizational initiative. Here, we discuss the keys to success, standard variance drivers, and the technical backdrop of why reconciliation differences are usually recorded as a change in accounting estimate instead of a more serious change in accounting principle.
AI-Proofing Executive Compensation Design
It’s no surprise that AI is creating winners and losers within every economic sector. But what’s less clear is how and whether executive compensation should reward and incentivize responsible AI adoption. Here we discuss the effects of AI and the implications for executive compensation design.
Building a High-Impact Stock Administration Function
This article offers compensation leaders practical guidance for transforming their equity administration function into a driver of organizational excellence.
ESPP Fundamentals: Accounting and Administration for the ESPP Lifecycle
We walk through the lifecycle of an ESPP offering, with practical solutions to accounting and plan administration challenges along the way.
The Pre-IPO Sprint: Building the Operational Playbook for Equity Compensation
IPO prep often overlooks equity administration. We break down five operational challenges, from recapitalization events to lockup releases, that can trip up a smooth transition.
Convertible Securities: Do “Greater-Of” Inputs Threaten Equity Classification?
Learn more about the context of greater-of inputs along with considerations in gauging their impact.
7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Preparing Proxy Compensation Tables
Here are some of the most significant pitfalls of preparing proxy tables, and why meticulous execution is essential.
Our Take on What’s Ahead in Stock Compensation for 2026
What will shape SBC in 2026? We cover regulatory activity, shifting investor focus, IPO and M&A trends, and where AI is starting to intersect with compensation strategy.
To Exclude or Not to Exclude: What the S&P 500 Tells Us About SBC in Non-GAAP Earnings
Should SBC be excluded from non-GAAP earnings? We reviewed every S&P 500 earnings release to find out who excludes it, who doesn’t, and the revenue and intensity thresholds that predict when companies make the switch.
