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Managing the Latest Changes to 162(m) per ARPA

Buried in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) were material changes to compensation deductibility under IRC 162(m). Many companies are unaware that they have employees and awards already impacted. We’re here to unpack what you need to do today and going forward.

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6 Recent Court Cases Reshaping Executive Compensation

Explore six recent legal developments that are relevant in some fashion to executive compensation and corporate governance.

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Maintaining Pay Equity: Analyzing the Impact of New Hire Pay

Learn more about the impact of hiring on pay equity and steps organizations can take to remediate any issues that arise.

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The Three Pieces of Career Advice I Tell Every New Graduate

By Takis Makridis As the CEO of a growing consulting firm, one of my top priorities is to meet new talent. To make that happen, I rack up frequent-flyer miles…

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The Offsite: Not Your Typical Company Meeting

Here at Equity Methods, we consider culture as something that fosters growth, period. Growth can come through both professional advancement and internal relationships. Why relationships? Because people who succeed in…

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Building Trust and Skills in a Low-Hierarchy Environment

At Equity Methods, we believe that a low-hierarchy environment is the foundation of relationship building and results in professional growth. When you build relationships within the organization, everyone benefits—the individual,…

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7 Reasons Why Equity Methods is a Top Place to Work

July 17, 2023 Once again, we’ve earned a spot on two workplace rankings. On July 11, Best Companies Group, Bridgetower Media, Arizona Capitol Times and BestCompaniesAZ recognized Equity Methods as one…

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Notice Periods for Retirement Eligibility

Get a closer look at the role of notice periods and how they can solve problems inherent to traditional retirement eligibility provisions.

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Private Company Update: Valuation and Compensation Implications of Private Transactions

Get our take on the AICPA’s updated guidance for the valuation of private stock transactions.

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Get Ahead of the EU Pay Transparency Directive

The EU Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Directive is the latest in a slew of legal mandates that aims to reshape the pay equity landscape. In this article, we examine the pay gap reporting and pay transparency requirements outlined in the EU Directive in detail and offer practical steps to help companies prepare for the 2027 compliance due date.