They may, but new research surprisingly suggests that clawbacks may also prompt managers to drive down their companies' effective tax rates.
Base-compensation programs may be too complex, while incentive-pay plans may be structured illogically.
A year after the fake-accounts scandal broke, here's a look at how companies can avoid negative fallout from sales incentive compensation programs.
In a word, no. In fact, a high ratio is associated with, although it does not cause, stronger earnings and stock performance, a new study finds.
While Wells Fargo's sales incentive plan wrought evil, a thoughtful plan can trump all other sales-enhancement efforts.
Companies walk a fine line in determining what kind of adjustments should be made to GAAP results.
Private equity firm Fenway Partners failed to disclose some of the fees a portfolio company paid to a consulting firm affiliate, according to the SEC.
CFOs should play a central role in setting incentive-compensation practices.
