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Navigating Illinois’ Equal Pay Registration Certificate: Practical Steps to Prepare

Explore Illinois’ new requirements under the state’s Equal Pay Act and how pay equity audits can help employers prepare to comply.

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7 Frequently Asked Questions on Option Exchange Program Design

Discover some of the key trends and best practices from our data and experience shepherding clients through the option exchange process.

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The Many Measures of Stock Plan Dilution

Explore seven different lenses—each of them valid—through which companies can view their equity plan dilution.

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Disaggregating FASB’s Proposed Income Statement Disclosure Update

Learn about the FASB’s proposed income statement disclosure update, including next steps and how you can begin preparing.

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The Times They Are A-Changin’: Pay Equity and Cohorts during Turbulent Economic Times

A turbulent labor market can throw a serious wrench into attempts to achieve pay equity. Here’s why, and how to isolate key areas of concern.

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ESPP Accounting: Top 4 Pitfalls to Avoid with the IRS Contribution Cap

Calculating the IRS cap on contributions to employee stock purchase plans can get tricky. Here are the top four pitfalls we see.

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Prepayment of Debt in a High Interest-Rate Environment

We unpack the prepayment (or call) feature of a bond, including what it is and how one might go about valuing it.

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No Free Lunch: Understanding Volatility, Average Prices, and Valuation

When valuing equity compensation instruments, volatility estimates are typically based on closing prices. Should you use average stock prices instead?

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Key Considerations for ESPPs with Matching Shares

Dive into the details of share-matching ESPPs, where the shares an employee purchases are matched by the employer using a predefined ratio.

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It’s Time to Adopt an SEC-Compliant Clawback Policy. Here’s How to Get Started.

The race to comply with the SEC’s Dodd-Frank clawback rule is about to begin. Here’s what companies should be doing now to get ready.

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