Lessons Learned in 2007: A Recap of Stock Option Reporting Updates

WHEN

  • February 13, 2008 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

WHERE

  • Online (Webinar)

DESCRIPTION

Now that 2007 is over, there's a short window for financial executives to look back on what we learned from regulators and practitioners in 2007 about stock option reporting and expensing and determine how that will effect your year-end audit and your future stock option practices. In this 45-minute online webinar, industry experts will recap the five most important stock option topics from this past year and explain the best way to stay in compliance and implement best practices for year-end reporting.

Topics:

1. Trickle down effect of SOX Forces Internal Controls Reporting on Smaller Public and Private Companies

2. IRS and SEC Bring Sighs of Relief with Extended Deadlines and Postponements for SAB 107, Section 409A, and Section 6039

3. IRS and SEC Continue to Focus on Stock Option Backdating

4. Black-Scholes Formula Proves Clear Winner in Stock Option Valuation Debate

5. Companies Continue to Struggle with Black-Scholes Variables

Expert panel on stock option expensing and corporate governance:

  • Scott M. Goodwin, CPA and Partner, Wolf & Company, P.C.
  • John D. Hancock, Attorney, Foley Hoag LLP
  • Gary D. Levine, President and CEO, Two Step Software, Inc.

Registration is required.