Hot Topic: ASU 2016-09

Here, in one place, is everything Equity Methods has published about ASU 2016-09 – FASB’s first significant revision to ASC 718 in 10 years.

In March 2016, FASB released its long-awaited updates to ASC 718. Officially dubbed Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, the changes aim to simplify and improve financial reporting for employee share-based payment awards.

From elimination of the APIC poll to statutory withholding rates, we’ve unpacked what the updates mean for issuers.

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Fortune 500 Sees First Signs of Tax Volatility from ASU 2016-09

Over the summer, we spoke with Bloomberg about their study of the aftermath of Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 (ASU 2016-09). Here’s a summary and a link to their article.

Takis Makridis · 9/10/2017


ASU 2016-09 in its Seventh Inning Stretch

Now that most companies have adopted ASU 2016-09, its implications for P&L volatility are being felt. Get our CEO’s take on ASU 2016-09’s surprises.

Takis Makridis · 5/3/2017


A 10-Step Checklist for ASU 2016-09 Preparation

If you have not yet adopted ASU 2016-09, here are 10 steps you can take to get your organization ready.

Takis Makridis and Xiao Yu, CPA · 12/5/2016


Early Adopters Report for ASU 2016-09

Back by popular demand, we expanded our report of the Q1 early adopters of ASU 2016-09 to include all the early adopters through August 2016.

Boxian Kolb, Jacob Ivy, Radostin Kanev, and Takis Makridis · 9/7/2016


FASB ASC 718 Revisions Survey Results Webinar

In this on-demand webinar, we discuss the most interesting results from our survey of 206 companies following the FASB’s March 30 release of ASU 2016-09.

Takis Makridis and Radostin Kanev · 9/8/2016


FASB ASC 718 Revisions Survey Report

We polled over 200 equity compensation professionals for their reactions to ASU 2016-09 and its effects on their respective companies.

Boxian Kolb, Jacob Ivy, and Takis Makridis · 6/18/2016


Tax Settlement Forecasting – The Next Big Thing in Stock-based Compensation Accounting

Like it or not, corporate finance and tax teams are now on the hook for forecasting excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.

Daniel Hunninghake, Takis Makridis and Fori Wang · 6/15/2016


ASC 718 Changes – The Countdown Begins

Replay our May 19, 2016 webcast for a comprehensive breakdown of the different ASC 718 revisions plus our take on what they could mean for you.

Takis Makridis and Boxian Kolb · 5/19/2016


Q&A on New Regulations From the FASB and SEC

Get answers about how these updates will affect the 10-K, the proxy, the compensation committee, finance and accounting processes, and more.

Takis Makridis · 5/12/2016


FASB’s Amendments to ASC 718 (ASU 2016-09) With a Private Company Focus

This Equity Methods issue brief details how ASU 2016-09 will affect private companies, covering topics including fair value for liability awards, expected term estimation, share withholding, and indefinite deferral.

Takis Makridis, Boxian Kolb, and Xiao Yu · 10/19/2016


FASB’s Amendments to ASC 718 as per Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09

This Equity Methods issue brief includes our analyses of the final amendments to ASC 718 plus thoughts about transition and early adoption.

Takis Makridis, Boxian Kolb, and Xiao Yu · 5/1/2016

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