Executive Compensation Answer Book

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This complete source for proven, practical, executive compensation solutions draws on the authority of the best in the business—Bruce Overton, whose wealth of experience includes responsibility for the Ernst & Young national compensation consulting practice, and Susan E. Stoffer, a partner in the Compensation, Benefits and ERISA Litigation practice group of Kilpatrick Stockton. In a straightforward question-and-answer format, this dependable source of guidance shows you how to: Attract and retain top executive talent Create compensation plans that boost profitability, structure incentives for peak performance and strict compliance with regulations Keep up with regulatory, legal, and tax trends Design competitive executive compensation plans Monitor programs to boost the bottom line You get quick, authoritative answers to more than 800 questions on the full range of compensation issues. The Seventh Edition of the Executive Compensation Answer Book has been completely reorganized to bring together in an easy to use format the myriad of changes in the world of executive compensation over the last few years. This edition, in particular, focuses on the following recent changes in the executive compensation area: A complete description of, and helpful practice tips for dealing with, the new deferred compensation rules and the final regulations issued under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A Updated information on FAS No. 123R, the current required accounting treatment of stock awards New SEC proxy disclosure rules for executivecompensation New sample plans and model language to simplify document preparation The unique issues faced by executive compensation designers in the areas of identifying and evaluating executive candidates for employment, administering and communicating executive compensation, compensating temporary executives and pay issues for United States executives working overseas The Seventh Edition continues to provide: Practical guidance on plan selection, development, documentation, and administration in various business environments including not-for-profits the public sector, technology and divisions of large companies Practical ideas on the design of executive incentive plans within various industries Guidance on determining stock awards in today's new regulatory environment Defining and hiring executives and establishing appropriate executive employment agreements