How do employee stock options work? This is an important consideration when choosing between different job offers and a good skill for every student to have. We follow Bonnie Bryte through her analysis of company metrics to determine the worth of her different stock option plans.

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Discussion Questions 1. In your opinion, which of Bonnie's stock option packages is better? Why? 2. Practice negotiating with the other company's offer within your group. 3. What other factors (in addition to the stock options) should Bonnie consider?
Main Case Study: Bonnie Bryte: Which job? A brief case study involving Bonnie Bryte, a fresh college graduate exploring two potential job offers. She weighs them both equal on all counts except for their offer packages, particularly the salary and stock option offers. Help Bonnie evaluate her offers and decide which company to join.
How Stock Options Work An introduction to employee stock-option programs and how they work. Covers major principles such as strike price vs. market price, vested and exercising options and the basics of how dilution works within a company.
CPA's Incentive Stock Option FAQ A thorough FAQ covering employee stock options issues, including taxing on incentive and non-qualified stock options, what happens to options when the employee leaves, the holding period, fair market value etc.