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Intro to share-based compensation: scope, recognition

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Webcast overview

KPMG professionals provide a high-level overview of share-based payments, including scope and recognition principles. 

Applicability

  • All entities that issue share-based payment awards

Event contents

  • Scope
    • General scope criteria
    • Related parties and economic interest holders
    • Profits interest awards
    • Other scope considerations
  • Recognition
    • Requisite service period
    • Vesting conditions
    • Straight-line vs graded vesting

Featured speakers

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Nick Burgmeier
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Frank Franco, Jr.
Managing Director, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Rivka Grund-Sender
Managing Director, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Image of Michael Kraehnke
Michael Kraehnke
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Image of Nick Burgmeier
Nick Burgmeier
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Image of Frank Franco, Jr.
Frank Franco, Jr.
Managing Director, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Image of Rivka Grund-Sender
Rivka Grund-Sender
Managing Director, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Image of Michael Kraehnke
Michael Kraehnke
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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