This webinar (held live on May 14, 2026) is available to stream on demand for all webinar registrants. If you did not register for the live event, you can register now for immediate access to the webinar recording on this page (includes slide deck and handouts).

To get the 2.0 CE credits for CFPs available with this webinar, please let us know when you have watched it and send us your CFP ID number. The webinar recording also offers 2.0 CE credits for CEP/ECA and CPWA/CIMA (both self-reported) and 1.5 CE credits for CFA (self-determined and self-reported).

For other on-demand webinars offering CE credits, see the myStockOptions Webinar Channel. There you can also find information on our upcoming live webinars, which in addition offer CPE, EA, and IAR continuing education credits.

OVERVIEW
Equity compensation is complicated, and mistakes are expensive. This concise bootcamp webinar distills the complexity and highlights what matters most: how grants work, how equity comp is taxed, and how to make key planning decisions with confidence.

Whether you are new to stock comp or want to sharpen your knowledge, this webinar will provide practical info and valuable insights. All the essential topics below are presented in 100 lively minutes by Bruce Brumberg (JD), the editor-in-chief and co-founder of myStockOptions.com and a Forbes.com contributor. Bruce is a respected expert on these topics with over 25 years of experience in stock comp education, communications, and training.

"This was an excellent class; the slides were so well-crafted and will be useful for the next tax season and beyond." —Rakhi Rao, CPA

TOPICS COVERED
● Stock options: 8 core features; a guide to exercise methods
● NQSOs: 4 key traits and 5 essential tax rules
● ISOs: 3 special rules and 9 crucial tax points, including AMT
● NQSOs vs. ISOs: a comparison
● Restricted stock and RSUs: 7 features and 10 vital tax rules
● Core differences between restricted stock and RSUs and why they matter
● Options vs. RSUs: which is better and when
● ESPPs: special features, key terms, plan types, and tax rules
● Key decisions for restricted stock/RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs
● Private vs. public company grants: structural and tax differences
● Bonus checklist: questions to ask; info and data to collect

"The knowledge I gained from myStockOptions both as a premium member and from your webinars has made me stand out at work."
—Vincent Leonardo (EA), Tax Analyst, Intuit

CAN'T MAKE THE LIVE WEBINAR? NO PROBLEM!
All registered attendees get unlimited streaming access to the webinar recording for their personal viewing, along with the presentation slide deck. Therefore, even if you can't attend the live webinar, please still register, as you will receive a link to the recording and presentation.

"myStockOptions is my first go-to source for in-depth dives and unparalleled education." —Olga Mavrody, CPA

CE CREDITS
The live webinar offers 2.0 CE credits for
● Certified Financial Planners (CFP)
● Investment Advisor Representatives (IAR, "Products & Practice" category)
● CPE for CPAs (including completion certificate with NASBA info)
● Enrolled Agents (EA)
● CPWA/CIMA professionals
● Certified Equity Professionals (CEP)
● Equity Compensation Associates (ECA)

CFAs may self-determine and self-report 1.5 CE credits.

The webinar recording offers CE credits only for CFP, CPWA/CIMA, CEP/ECA, and CFA.

CPE Program level: Intermediate
CPE Prerequisite: Knowledge of stock compensation basics
CPE Advanced Prep: None
CPE Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based (webinar)
CPE Field Of Study: Taxes – Technical

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Questions? For further information, including administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact the myStockOptions team at webinars@mystockoptions.com or 617-734-1979