STOCK PLAN FUNDAMENTALS
Exclusive Opportunity for WorldatWork Members
Build Your Foundation for Equity Compensation Success
Equip yourself with the essentials of equity award management straight from the authorities in stock compensation. You'll build core competencies covering all the must-knows for administering stock plans, from terms and best practices for various award types to the latest tax and securities regulations, Section 16 requirements, and accounting treatments.
Available on demand and at your own pace, it's the perfect opportunity to power up your knowledge and establish the foundation you need for success.
Earn Continuing Education Credit
CCPs, CBPs, GRPs, CECPs and CSCPs may earn 3 recertification credits for attending the on-demand program
Enrollment Fee
WorldatWork Members: $1,200 ($1,695)
COUPON CODE: WAW-FUNDAMENTALS
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to create an NASPP.com account to register. From the registration page, click "Log In to Register" and follow the on-screen instructions to establish your account. Once logged in, continue your registration and enter the coupon code during checkout.
All registrations are non-refundable
6 expert-led
modules
On-demand to
fit your schedule
Supplemental materials to
further dive into topics
Certificate
awarded upon completion
Learning Modules (All modules 2 hours)
Get an introduction to equity compensation plan administration, including general roles and responsibilities, an overview of corporate law and the industry regulators. We'll also explore U.S. securities regulations governing equity compensation, including share registration and Section 16 requirements.
2 hours of continuing education for CEPs.
2.4 hours of continuing education credit for CPAs (live program only).
Dive into a comprehensive overview of U.S. tax rules and regulations as they apply to equity compensation. We'll cover taxation issues for incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards/units and employee stock purchase plans.
2 hours of continuing education for CEPs.
2.4 hours of continuing education credit for CPAs (live program only).
Take focus on the accounting treatment of equity compensation, including ASC 718, option valuation, earnings per share and other accounting topics that any new equity plan administrator should be familiar with.
2 hours of continuing education for CEPs.
2.4 hours of continuing education credit for CPAs (live program only).
Explore the administrative matters related to restricted stock and unit awards and stock options. Topics include: grant practices, plan reserve management, exercise methods and procedures, vesting/release considerations, as well as employee education and inter-departmental communications.
2 hours of continuing education for CEPs.
2.4 hours of continuing education credit for CPAs (live program only).
Employee stock purchase plans are a unique form of equity compensation; administrative procedures and practices for these programs differ from other equity arrangements. We'll detail how to administer an ESPP, particularly Section 423 plans.
2 hours of continuing education for CEPs.
2.4 hours of continuing education credit for CPAs (live program only).
Learn about the issues that companies may encounter when offering equity globally, including securities laws, tax, accounting, data privacy and mobility considerations.
2 hours of continuing education for CEPs.
2.4 hours of continuing education credit for CPAs (live program only).
Certified Compensation Professional® (CCP®), Certified Benefits Professional® (CBP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®), Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP)®, Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP)®
Professionals with one or more WorldatWork designations (CCP, CBP, GRP, CECP, CSCP) can earn recertification credits for the on-demand sessions of this program
Maximum Credit: 3 recertification credits (0.50 per session)
Additional Requirements: Attendees must participate in the in-session polls, test your skills quizzes, and are responsible for reporting their attendance via the WorldatWork Recertification Application.
Certified Equity Professionals (CEPs) can earn continuing education credits for attendance at the live sessions and replays of session recordings that they did not attend live.
Maximum Credit: 12 hours (2 hours per session)
Additional Requirements: Attendees must keep their own records of their attendance, including the specific sessions they attended, so they can report this information to the CEP Institute when required.
Certified public accountants can earn continuing professional education (CPE) for attendance at the live sessions. Replays of session recordings are not eligible for CPE.
Maximum Credit: 14.4 CPE credits (2.4 credits per session)
Additional Requirements: You must answer all in-session polling questions to receive full credit and credit awarded will be based on your actual time in the session. Arriving late, leaving early, or failing to answer all polling questions will result in a reduction in credit earned.
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Program Level: Basic—this program is designed for individuals new to the topic or those with limited experience.
Pre-Requisites: None
Required Advance Preparation: None
Fields of Study Included in Program: Accounting, Business Law, Specialized Knowledge, and Taxes
Additional Information
The NASPP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org. Email naspp@naspp.com to cancel your registration. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Please contact naspp@naspp.com with any comments and concerns about the course.
All registrations are non-refundable.
Disclaimer: The National Association of Stock Plan Professionals and WorldatWork are not affiliated.
The National Association of Stock Plan Professionals is the largest and oldest professional association for the stock and executive compensation community, with over three decades of leadership providing expert resources, education and other benefits for our more than 6,000 members across nearly 20 affiliated chapters.