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For today’s “Meet the Speaker” interview, we feature an interview with Rive Rutke of Deloitte Tax, who will lead the session “Equity & Employment Tax: A Marriage Made in Heaven.” Here is what Rive had to say:

NASPP: What are a few key areas your panel will address with respect to stock compensation and employment taxes?

Rive: Our panel will discuss some of the U.S. and global issues relating to audit exposure pertaining to equity compensation compliance. We will also highlight the challenges of managing global withholding obligations related to ASC Topic 718–and provide insight into how three issuer companies manage global withholding rates, in light of ASC 718.

NASPP: What common mistake do companies make and how can they avoid it?

Rive: A common mistake companies make is not adhering to the rules regarding the timing of payroll deposits–both in the US and globally. We are prepared to review some of these rules during our session so that common mishaps can be avoided.

NASPP: What is the silver lining to your employment taxes?

Rive: The silver lining is that once issuer companies are aware of the rules and regulations, positive action steps can be taken which can increase compliance and reduce risk.

NASPP: Tell us three things people don’t know about you.

Rive:

1. My first name means “River Bank” in French. 
2. I just learned how to surf in Mexico. 
3. My first language was Lithuanian.

About the NASPP Conference
The 21st Annual NASPP Conference will be held from September 23-26 in Washington, DC. This year’s program features 60+ sessions on today’s most timely topics in stock compensation; check out the full agenda and register today! You don’t want to miss Rive’s session, “Equity & Employment Tax: A Marriage Made in Heaven.”