Analysts want FASB to follow IASB lead on stock options

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20 Jul 2002

The Association for Investment Management and Research wants FASB to follow IASB's plan to require companies to recognise the fair value of stock options given to employees as compensation expense.

"The International Accounting Standards Board is demonstrating leadership in putting the best interests of investors ahead of the preferences of corporate managements", AIMR said. AIMR is a professional association of 58,000 securities analysts, fund managers and other investment professionals in 112 countries. Click for AIMR Press Release (PDF 86k).

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