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Compensation toolkit: Unraveling complex vesting conditions


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In our Toolkit podcast series, we take a deep dive into one accounting topic each month that goes beyond the basics and into areas that require judgment. This month, we are covering stock-based compensation – a complex subject with a variety of accounting and reporting considerations.

In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Jay Seliber and Ken Stoler, partners from our National Office, who share accounting insights for stock-based compensation awards with vesting conditions.

In this episode, you will hear them discuss:

  • 1:47 - An overview of vesting conditions
  • 11:04 - How different vesting conditions impact the measurement of an award and related expense recognition
  • 17:36 - Typical types of performance vesting conditions and the related accounting
  • 26:14 - The complexities of market vesting conditions and accounting
  • 36:45 - How to think about awards with both performance and market conditions
  • 45:52 - Final advice on accounting for stock-based compensation awards with vesting conditions

Want to learn more? Refer to our previous podcasts on stock-based compensation, including back to basics, award modifications and presentation and disclosure, as well as our Stock-based compensation guide. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes in the coming weeks.

Jay Seliber is a partner in PwC’s National Office. He leverages over 30 years of experience to help clients with their most complex accounting matters, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, revenue recognition, stock compensation, earnings per share, employee benefits, restructurings, impairments, and financing transactions. Jay is presently PwC's representative on the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force.

Ken Stoler is a partner in PwC’s National Office with over 25 years of experience. Ken specializes in financial reporting and plan design issues related to equity compensation arrangements, retirement and healthcare plans, and other benefits, helping companies navigate their employee compensation issues during an IPO, spin off, acquisition, or other major transaction or event. 

Heather Horn is PwC’s National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

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