Certified Equity Professional Institute
Equity Compensation is an Integral Part of Silicon Valley's Legacy and Future
The Certified Equity Professional Institute provides self-paced study programs to assist you in demonstrating your equity compensation knowledge. We offer two professional designations—Certified Equity Professional and Equity Compensation Associate. Distinguish yourself by becoming an expert in equity compensation!
Becoming an Equity Compensation Associate demonstrates that you have a fundamental knowledge of equity compensation, while becoming a Certified Equity Professional demonstrates that you have a deep knowledge of all aspects of equity compensation, including equity plan design, analysis, and administration. You must earn an ECA to be eligible for the CEP Exams.
The Certified Equity Professional Institute (CEPI) at Santa Clara University is the only certification body for equity compensation professionals. The curriculum focuses on the core disciplines of equity compensation:
- Accounting
- Equity Plan Design
- Analysis and Administration
- Corporate and Securities Law
- Taxation
Candidates can elect to complete just the first level of the program - resulting in the ECA designation, or to continue on for the remaining two levels, at which point they will have earned the CEP designation. The CEP designation is granted to individuals who have passed all three exams, and have demonstrated mastery of equity compensation related issues in all of the core disciplines.
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The Virtual Symposium is available until the end of the year, accessible through December 31, 2024.
Participants can earn up to 19 continuing education (CE) credits. Attendees of the event on July 23rd will automatically have FREE access using their existing registration information. For others, the virtual-only experience can be purchased for $99.
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