Case Studies
Our assignments have been as diverse as the business community. Among our successes are:
For a Video Service Company Validated company’s Expense Allocation Recognition reporting as it relates to: • RSUs. • Options. • Performance Shares • Prior and current forfeiture rates • Reconciled all exceptions and explained all differences • Reconciled calculation of the numbers on Purchase Expense Allocation Report for ESPP with comparison to latest company 10K filed expense numbers. • Analyzed the expense allocation models used for all compensation instruments • Modeled expense allocation for impact of various assumption changes • Recommended optimal model • Determined best path to correct the variance to allow for ongoing, sustainable reporting. • Analyzed database for exceptions and offer corrective action solutions to adjust differences. • Provided analysis of Disqualifying Disposition reporting • Provided backup documentation to support external audit. • Converted accounting platform from APB25 to FAS123(r) • Created valuations on all grants • Created forecast records for all grants based on calculated assumptions • Created valuation forecasts for all grants issued after FAS adoption date • Cross referenced newly defined valuation per share records with external valuations. • Verified expense allocation prior to external audit review. • Performed database gap analysis, error check and health check related to option valuation records and related expense • Reviewed stock option values from 2002-2006 for completeness and accuracy • Validated 2007 valuation input into accounting package • Processed the full implementation of their recent option repricing • Performed a variance analysis for expense adjustments on forfeiture application and cancellation of instruments • Provided definition where the accounting package did not provide the expected result • Suggested workarounds and methods that could be applied to correct exceptions
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