The Entrepreneur's Guide to Equity Compensation

Provides practical knowledge and a comprehensive overview of equity sharing including performance-based methods such as incentive and non-qualified stock options, stock bonus programs, deferred compensation and simulated equity; broad-based methods such as 401(k) and stock purchase programs; and leveraged ESOPs. Relates plan design to company objectives, explains tax and accounting implications, and discusses critical issues such as dilution of ownership, stock pricing, SEC registration, liquidity and employee communications.