Reflection on A Real-Life Executive Compensation Scheme: Please skim through the articles below, you can refer to
Question:
Reflection on A Real-Life Executive Compensation Scheme:
Please skim through the articles below, you can refer to other academic/reliable articles:
https://forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2021/05/06/elon-musk-made-billions-in-2020-every-other-ceo-made-millions/?sh=68e1a4fe6f93
https://cnbc.com/2021/11/07/elon-musk-faces-a-15-billion-tax-bill-which-is-likely-the-real-reason-hes-selling-stock.html
After reading the articles, reflect on and answer the following questions:
1. Describe the compensation package of the executive in question. What makes it unique? (twohundredwords).
2. Integrate the fraud triangle into the issue. Which element of the fraud triangle best aligns with the compensation package? (twohundredwords)
3. Discuss the role of governance (i.e., board of directors and shareholder rights) in the compensation package. Which two corporate governance mechanisms serve as a control against the possible risks? (threehundredwords).
Subject: General Accounting
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
ISBN: 978-0078025914
5th edition
Authors: Fred Phillips, Robert Libby, Patricia Libby