Our Full disclosure podcast series brings you back to the basics on all things related to financial statement presentation and disclosure, from the top of the financial statements through the footnotes.
This week we focus on the presentation and disclosure requirements for stock-based compensation awards. Jay Seliber and Ken Stoler from our National Office are joining us to share helpful insights with our host, Heather Horn.
Topics include:
- 1:21 - Balance sheet. Jay opens with balance sheet presentation and classification matters for stock-based compensation awards.
- 5:02 - Income statement. Jay explains the income statement presentation requirements for stock-based compensation expense and the related SEC comment letter trends.
- 8:22 - Statement of cash flows. Ken walks through the impact of stock-based compensation awards on the statement of cash flows.
- 14:31 - Statement of stockholders’ equity. Ken highlights the areas affected by stock-based compensation awards in the statement of stockholders’ equity.
- 16:29 - Disclosures. Jay and Ken discuss the required disclosures and best practices.
- 27:52 - Key takeaways. Heather, Jay, and Ken close with some final remarks.
Want to learn more? Read our Financial statement presentation and Stock-based compensation guides. And listen to our podcast, Stock-based compensation issues in an IPO and SPAC, explained.
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 to the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force.
Ken Stoler is a partner in PwC’s National Office with over 15 years of experience. He helps companies to address one of their most fundamental concerns, how they should compensate our employees and executives. Helping companies navigate their employee issues during an IPO, spin off, acquisition, or other major transaction or event, Ken specializes in financial reporting and plan design issues related to equity compensation arrangements, retirement and healthcare plans, and other benefits.
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, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.
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