Table of Contents

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. 1

Overview of Stock Compensation. 1

Stock Compensation Valuation and Cost Recognition Topics. 1

Stock Volatility. 6

Characteristics used as the Basis for Fair Value Determination. 6

Fair Value Calculation Alternatives. 8

Changes in Accounting Estimate. 10

Awards Classified as Equity. 10

Award Measurement Problems. 10

Award Modifications. 10

Income Tax Effects. 12

Awards Classified as Liabilities. 12

Employee Stock Ownership Plans. 13

Leveraged ESOP. 14

Non-Leveraged ESOP. 15

Employee Share Purchase Plans. 16

Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. 16

Additional Stock-Based Compensation Concepts. 19

Capitalized Compensation. 19

The Leased Employee. 19

Tandem Awards. 20

Dividends Paid on Outstanding Options. 20

Share-Based Awards in an Acquisition. 20

Impact on Earnings per Share. 21

The SEC’s View of Stock-Based Compensation. 22

Stock-Based Compensation Disclosures. 27

Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. 30

Employee Stock Ownership Plans. 30

Answers to Course Questions. 33

Glossary. 36

Index. 38

 

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