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Sep 2024
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Stock-based compensation – 5 things for ...

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We continue our miniseries on stock-based compensation awards with a focus on 5 important things for private companies to know. This is an area for which the accounting tends to be more complicated for nonpublic companies. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • 3:12 – Measurement of liability-classified awards
  • 5:59 – Secondary market transactions
  • 16:39 – Profit sharing arrangements
  • 22:44 – Equity restructurings
  • 31:25 – Recourse and nonrecourse loans


For more information, see chapter 6 of our Stock-based compensation guide. Also, check out our other episode in this miniseries, Stock-based compensation - 5 things to know about modifications. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.

Ken Stoler is a partner in PwC’s National Office who specializes in financial reporting and plan design issues related to equity compensation arrangements, retirement and healthcare plans, and other benefits. He has helped companies navigate their employee compensation issues during IPOs, spin offs, acquisitions, and other major transactions or events.

Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability & Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC’s global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC’s quarterly webcast series.

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