Many companies choose to use diverse methods of compensation, especially when cash flow is an issue. Whether it is to remunerate employees or service providers, expand executive ranks, or attract new talent, stock option granting and share issuance are two of the most common alternatives.

This seminar will give you practical insights on Incentive Plans from various angles including: operational/practical, legal, audit and tax. Registration is free but space is limited.

With presentations by:

• Mark MacLeod, StartupCFO Enterprises
  

  Mark MacLeod is a serial startup CFO who helps fund, grow and exit tech startups in software, the web and communications. Currently, Mark is CFO of Akoha and Tungle and is also an advisor to several web and software companies. Previously, Mark was CFO at Mobivox, VP Finance for networked storage vendor Terrascale Technologies Inc. (bought by Rackable Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: RACK)), CFO at IP networking vendor Hexago Inc. and led Finance and Corporate Development for electronic signature software vendor Silanis Technology Inc (AIM: SNS). www.startupcfo.ca

• Sunny Handa, Blakes

  Sunny Handa is a Partner at Blakes and co-head of the firm's Information Technology (IT) Group. Sunny has a substantial practice in mergers, acquisitions and financings of technology companies and also deals with information technology, intellectual property, communications (telecommunications and broadcasting) and electronic commerce matters, and a range of corporate/commercial matters relating to technology and communications businesses. www.blakes.com

• Matthew Harrison, BDO Canada

  Matthew Harrison, CA, is a Manager at BDO, specializing in audit and advisory services with a focus on the high-tech industry and financial services. Matt has extensive experience working with startup companies in various stages of operation and is an integral member of the BDO Technology Group in Montreal. www.bdo.ca

•  Anne-Marie Dupras, BDO Canada

  Anne-Marie Dupras, CA, BCL, is a Partner and is head of BDO's tax department. With over twenty years of experience in taxation, Anne-Marie has acquired an in-depth knowledge of Canadian and international tax, and has successfully managed countless projects pertaining to complex tax audits, corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures. She has developed significant expertise in tax incentives for R&D, innovation and creation. www.bdo.ca

DETAILS...

*Registration is free but space is limited.

*Panel discussion will last about 45 minutes, followed by a question period.

*Presentation will be given in English but material will be available in French and English.

*Drinks and hors d’œuvres will be served following the presentation.