Advanced Issues for Restricted Stock: Class Schedule
Webcast 1: Administering Tax Withholding

The first webcast in this four part series focuses on the tax withholding process—determining the employees' compensation income and the appropriate tax rate. Alternatives for withholding the correct tax are reviewed, including cash, withholding shares and sell-to-cover.  Finally, best practices for timely deposits with the IRS are examined.

2.00 hours of continuing education for CEPs
Webcast 2: Global Concerns

The second webcast in the series will focus on international taxation, securities laws and foreign exchange issues, in addition to data privacy concerns, labor laws and employee communications.  The importance of award acceptances will be discussed, particularly for RSUs and possible solutions explored.

2.00 hours of continuing education for CEPs
Webcast 3: EPS and Dividends

The third webcast in this series will consider both basic and diluted earnings per share treatment of awards.  Design considerations, tax and accounting treatment with regards to dividends and dividend equivalents will be reviewed as well.

2.00 hours of continuing education for CEPs
Webcast 4: Retirement Provisions and Deferrals

The fourth and final session will highlight retirement provision basics - plan definitions, specified age and/or service requirements, accelerated vesting or transferability - while discussing strategies to avoid adverse requirements under Sections 409A and 162(m), and ERISA.  Special circumstances surrounding deferrals will be discussed, including legal and potential tax implications and design considerations.

2.00 hours of continuing education for CEPs