Equity Plan Guides for Finance, HR and Rewards Professionals
Managing equity and share incentive plans generates complex reporting, compliance, and participant communication obligations across every stage of the plan lifecycle. ShareForce has produced a library of practical guides covering the topics that matter most to finance leaders, reward managers, and HR teams – from IFRS 2 accounting and the operational case for moving off spreadsheets. Each guide is written for practitioners, not generalists.Â
Frequently Asked Questions About Equity Plan Guides
What topics do ShareForce's equity plan guides cover?
ShareForce’s guides cover equity plan administration, IFRS 2 and ASC 718 compliance, LTIP design, share plan reporting, Total Shareholder Return in executive compensation, ASC 718 year-end requirements, and how to migrate equity plans off spreadsheets. Each guide is written for finance, HR, and rewards professionals at mid-to-large companies.
Who are these equity plan guides written for?
The guides are written for CFOs, finance managers, reward managers, and HR leaders responsible for managing employee equity and share incentive plans. Some guides are specific to listed company contexts (including TSX-listed mining companies) while others apply to both private and publicly listed organisations.
Are ShareForce's equity plan guides free to download?
Yes. All ShareForce eGuides are available to download at no cost. They are practical resources designed to help finance and HR teams manage equity plan compliance, reporting, and administration more effectively.
What is the different between IFRS 2 and ASC 718?
IFRS 2 (Share-based Payment) is the international accounting standard governing how companies recognise and measure share-based compensation expenses. ASC 718 is the US GAAP equivalent, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Both standards require companies to recognise the fair value of equity awards as an expense over the vesting period, but they differ in scope, measurement methodology, and disclosure requirements. ShareForce supports compliance with both standards.
Does ShareForce publish guides on equity plan governance for listed companies?
Yes. ShareForce’s Canadian Mining Equity Plan Readiness Report addresses equity governance requirements specific to TSX-listed companies, including proxy advisor thresholds, say-on-pay obligations, and dilution reporting. More broadly, ShareForce’s guides on LTIP design and share plan reporting address governance considerations relevant to listed companies in multiple markets.