Do you still fondly remember the old days when boards of directors could easily set the stock option price for privately-held companies? Well, those days are gone, ever since the introduction of Section 409A of the tax code with its collection of new standards and large penalties. While it was designed to clarify the way to properly value the underlying common stock, to some degree, it has just made it more difficult and costly.
Watch our OnDemand Webinar, "Straight Talk on Sec. 409A Valuations: Getting It Right The First Time," which offers best practices and strategies in pursuing and securing a 409A valuation for your organization.
Our expert panelists discussed the framework of a Sec. 409A valuation and explained how to be prepared in advance, including:
- Why you should consider getting a 409A valuation and the tax, financial reporting and legal consequences of non-compliance.
- When is the right time to get your first valuation and how often you'll need an update.
- What information you'll need to provide to your valuation, legal and audit service providers.
- Common problems and pitfalls you will want to avoid.
- What do do if you are unsatisfied with your valuation.
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