Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Webinar (4 Hours)

Overview: 

Accounting for stock-based compensation requires companies to measure the value of awards based on fair value. In this webinar, you'll find out what you need to do to comply, and how expensing stock options and other share-based compensation will impact your financial statements. You’ll learn about:

  • Accounting for stock options, appreciation rights, share awards, and other methods of stock-based compensation
  • The calculation of option value
  • Classifying stock-based compensation using the liability method
Objective: 

To provide financial professionals with hands-on experience for dealing with the complex issues of accounting for stock-based compensation. This webinar is designed to sharpen your practical skills and provide you with the knowledge to apply these best practices back at work.

Emphasis: 
  • Stock-based compensation overview
  • Employee stock-purchase plans
  • Accounting for share-based compensation
  • Requisite service period
  • Types of stock-based compensation
  • Topic 718Stock Compensation
  • Vesting example
  • Determining fair value of stock options and forfeiture assumptions
  • Impact on cash flow statement
  • Award modifications
  • Liability awards
  • Topic 718 disclosures
  • Option pricing models
  • In-depth examples

     

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Prerequisite: 

Basic knowledge of financial accounting and reporting.

Preparation: 

No advance preparation required.

Level of Knowledge: 

Intermediate.

CPE Credit: 
4.00
NASBA Field of Study: 
Accounting