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Discount Rate for Actuarial Valuations of Employee Benefits (September 2023)

The rate used to discount post-employment benefit obligations (both funded and unfunded) shall be determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds.

Valuation of ESOPs – Determining Expected Term of Option

Expected term of option is one of the key assumptions required to estimate the fair value of options. It reflects the period of time from grant date to the date on which the option is expected to be exercised. This article covers the IND AS 102 requirements for setting expected term of option along with a practical framework for the same.

Discount Rate for Actuarial Valuations of Employee Benefits (June 2023)

The rate used to discount post-employment benefit obligations (both funded and unfunded) shall be determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds.

Discount Rate for Actuarial Valuations of Employee Benefits (March 2023)

The rate used to discount post-employment benefit obligations (both funded and unfunded) shall be determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds.

Fair Value of Options - Methods and Assumptions

Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) are the two most common share based payment plans used by businesses to reward, attract, and retain the right talent.

Analysis of Salary Growth Rate assumption adopted by NSE 50 Companies (FY21 and FY22)

Salary growth rate is one of the most important assumptions made while performing actuarial valuation of salary based employee benefit schemes, such as gratuity, earned leaves, pensions etc.

ESOPs vs SARs - Differences in valuation requirements

Share based payment plans are widely used to reward, attract and retain the right talent. Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) and Share Appreciation Rights (SARs) are the two most commonly used instruments in this space

Gratuity - To fund or not to fund?

Section 57 of the upcoming Code on Social Security 2020 mandates compulsory insurance for Gratuity schemes. Since it is yet to be notified, the choice remains with the employers. In this article, we guide you on how to answer the question of whether to fund or not to fund.