Learning Objectives
Understand the basics of ESOP plans, their formation, and their annual administration.
Major Topics
1) Benefits of ESOPs to employees and employers; get everyone working towards the same goal. 2) Tax benefits of ESOPs; like-kind exchanges of company equity and deductions for loan principal payments. 3) Features pertinent to valuation engagements, the key differences you need to keep in mind while valuing an ESOP.