The Certified Equity Professional
Institute presents the
3rd Annual CEP Symposium
Keeping Pace in the Fast Lane of Equity Compensation
September 13, 2006
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
Thank you for making the 3rd Annual CEP Symposium a success! If you
did not have time to complete
the evaluation
form, please take a minute and do it now. You can download
a copy and just FAX it to
the CEPI at 408 554 5143. Thank you!
We are pleased that over 150 Equity Compensation Professionals participated
in this one day event. Over
90 companies were represented and ninety two CEPs were present. To view
a copy of the presentations
that were made, just click on the title below.
Be sure to attend the 4th Annual CEP Symposium in 2007!
Welcome
and Introduction to GPS (PDF Version): Guidance,
Procedures and Systems
Keynote Address - presentation is not available for distribution
Breakout Session I
They
Said What? An Enlightening Review of FAS 123R Audits from an Issuer
Perspective.
Preparing for FAS 123R is one thing, and getting your auditors
to sign-off is something totally different.
Join Danica Joseph, CPA, Adobe Systems, Tracy Laboy, CEP, KLA-Tencor,
and Laura Verri, CEP, @Road
to learn about their audit experience so you can plan for smooth sailing
on upcoming audits. These
companies had some surprises - some pleasant, and some not so pleasant;
together, their very different
experiences will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Let's Go Crazy! Outside the Box Ideas for the Next Generation
of ESPPs
When was the last time you overhauled your ESPP? Most ESPPs (whether
compensatory or not) follow rigid
plan constructs that are not necessarily required under Section 423
or 123R. In this session,
Barbara Baksa, CEP, NASPP, and Corey Rosen, NCEO, will question traditional
ESPP plan structures and
highlight new opportunities in plan design, such as eliminating fixed
purchase dates, suggestions for viable
(and high participation) non-compensatory plans, and replacing your
broad-based option plan with your ESPP.
Part One
- Presented by Barbara Baksa, CEP
Part Two - Presented by Corey Rosen
Handout
Ready, Set, Go! Managing an RFP to Ensure You Get What You Need!
Outsourcing some or all of your equity compensation administration
sounds like a dream, but without a
well planned RFP, it can turn into a nightmare. Pam Van Gordon, CEP,
Stock and Option Solutions,
Jill Zidaritz, CEP, and Rita DePedro, Motorola, will provide you with
invaluable tips and tricks to make sure
your RFP is successful. Whether you are currently involved in an RFP
or will need third party equity
compensation services in the future, this is a "Must See"
session.
Breakout Session II
Pack
Your Bags! A Tour of Equity Compensation in China, India, Singapore,
and Malaysia
Our world is getting smaller and equity compensation plans have spread
across the globe. Marlene Zobayan, CEP,
Deloitte & Touche, will provide an in-depth look at these hot
spots for equity compensation. If you are currently
offering equity compensation in these locations, or plan to, you don't
want to miss this session.
Can't
We All Get Along? Working with Your Vendors to Ensure a Successful
Relationship
With the increasing demands of FAS 123R and SOX, the demands on vendors
have expanded exponentially.
Join these vendor-issuer partners: Ron Snitker, CEP, UBS Financial
Services and client Jule Torre,
Applied Materials; Wendy Jennings, CEP, Charles Schwab and client
Shannon Tutko, Amazon; and
Scott Philpott, Fidelity, and client Kevin Osterman, CEP, Washington
Mutual. From the excruciating process
of financial reporting under FAS 123R, to the mundane settlement of
trades, to the anxiety of executive officer
transactions, these experts will provide you with practical wisdom
on making it all work.
Home
Sweet Home?!? Managing Mobile Employees in the US When they Can't
Seem to Settle Down.
It is hard enough for employees to tolerate Uncle Sam's bite of their
option gains, but it is even worse when
multiple states want a piece of the pie. In this session, Carol Rutlen,
Rutlen Associates, and Bob Peterson
address how companies are managing state tax withholding for employees
who reside in multiple states during
the life of the option. Are you following industry practice in the
way you handle your domestic mobile employees?
With enforcement on the rise in this area, you don't want to miss
this session.
Afternoon General Session
The Top 10! Things you can do under FAS123R (that you couldn't
do before.)
There is a silver lining to FAS 123R--many practices that were taboo
under APB 25 are now not only permissible
but even encouraged! In this session, Barbara Baksa, CEP, NASPP, will
take a strategic look at the top ten
opportunities now available under 123R, including performance plans,
grant modifications, and alternatives to
traditional stock options and exercises. As a bonus, the session will
highlight an additional top 3 things you can
do under 123R that might be problematic under Section 409A.
Presentation
Handout
Breakout Session III
Hope for the Best; Plan for the Worst! What to Do When Disaster Strikes.
Disaster takes all shapes and sizes - from option backdating to
avian flu to employee fraud. Equity compensation
professionals need to be equipped to effectively manage disaster.
Carine Schneider, Smith Barney Global Stock
Plan Services, reviews the range of disasters that can be ruinous,
as well as key concepts for avoiding disaster
and for managing it.
Tell Me More! What's in the Proxy and Executive Comp Disclosures?
With new SEC disclosure requirements, the upcoming proxy season
is sure to be a challenge. Join Alison Wright, CEP,
Trucker Huss, and Julia Vax, Howard Rice, as they help you navigate
the new disclosure practices. With the increased
detail now required, it is essential that you understand the new requirements,
and you won't want to miss the
practical guidance and tips provided by these experts.
Presentation
Handout
To Shred, or Not to Shred: Responsible Practices for Records Management
and eDiscovery
Bruce A. Radke and Timothy J. Carroll of Vedder Price in Chicago
bring records management and "eDiscovery" practices
to a whole new level. These experts will elaborate on the liabilities
of lax or non-existent records retention and
destruction policies, using many real world examples that will really
get you thinking. Unraveling the current option
backdating scandals highlight the importance of this critical area.
CEPs who attended the Symposium and participated in one selection from
each breakout session have earned
six hours of continuing education.
A special thank you to our Sponsors:
Platinum: Fidelity, Smith Barney GLobal Stock Plan Service
Gold: Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch, UBS
Silver: Alston + Bird LLC, Computershare, E*TRADE, Global Shares,
Strategic Apex Group, SunGard
Organizational Partners: GEO, NASPP, NCEO
