A Brief Understanding of Backdating Stock Options

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Science

 

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Monte H

 

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September 12, 2013

 

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University

 

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When options are issued at par value, there is no reporting or tax implications until the options are exercised. Failure to report in-the-money stock options “results in an understatement of compensation expenses and an overstatement of net income. Therefore, option-backdating practices present significant problems for corporate CEOs, CFOs, and their auditors under SOX...
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Therefore, option-backdating practices present significant problems for corporate CEOs, CFOs, and their auditors under SOX.(2)” When this type of practice occurs, analysts and investors are presented with misleading information. Stock options are one way to align employee interests with those of investors; however some people find the practice to be too alluring, and they think stock options should be eliminated...
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