5480 Executive Compensation: Best Practices and Corporate Governance Issues
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Course Description
Executive compensation has been receiving increased scrutiny in the wake of numerous corporate scandals, prompting rule changes from both the government and self-regulatory organizations such as the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. In this program, experts discuss the revised rules from the exchanges regarding executive compensation as well as Section 409A of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and the IRS''s new rules on deferred compensation plans. The discussion covers recent court decisions, the details and the impact of the new rules, and suggestions for how best to comply.
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Executive Compensation: Best Practices and Corporate Governance Issues
I. Executive Compensation Under Scrutiny
A. Introduction
B. New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Rules
C. Recent Court Decisions
D. SEC Focus
E. Red Flags
II. Impact of New Tax Law on Deferred Compensation Plans
A. Basics of the New Law
B. Guidance and Transition
C. Penalties
D. Types of Arrangements
E. What Is Deferred Compensation?
F. What Plans Are Covered by the Law?
G. Exceptions
H. Equity Compensation Arrangements
I. Deferral Elections
1. Deferral Election Rules
2. Performance-Based Plans
3. Additional Election Rules
J. Distribution Rules
1. Distribution Events
2. Transition Relief
3. Distribution Requirements
K. Funding
L. Action Plan
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I. Executive Compensation Under Scrutiny
A. Introduction
B. New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Rules
C. Recent Court Decisions
D. SEC Focus
E. Red Flags
II. Impact of New Tax Law on Deferred Compensation Plans
A. Basics of the New Law
B. Guidance and Transition
C. Penalties
D. Types of Arrangements
E. What Is Deferred Compensation?
F. What Plans Are Covered by the Law?
G. Exceptions
H. Equity Compensation Arrangements
I. Deferral Elections
1. Deferral Election Rules
2. Performance-Based Plans
3. Additional Election Rules
J. Distribution Rules
1. Distribution Events
2. Transition Relief
3. Distribution Requirements
K. Funding
L. Action Plan
AfterWordsSM
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| Language | English |
| Course Length | 1.08 hours |
| Duration of Access | for 3 months from day of enrollment |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1 |
| Instructor | Peter Hunt, Susan Serota |
| Vendor | Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available |
| Prerequisites/Audience | intended for attorneys and law students |
| Requirements/Materials Included | computer with Internet access |
Price: $ 119.00 (USD)
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