CFOs: Executive Compensation Components and Trends

Executive compensation is not only a consideration close to the pocketbook of chief financial officers but also a topic of increasing importance to management and boards of directors. As major economies show signs of recovering from the 2008 recession, compensation can become more decisive to retaining and motivating critical senior executive talent.

But executive compensation also continues to be scrutinized by major investors, proxy advisory firms and increasingly regulators -- given the losses incurred by shareholders over the last couple of years. Thus, companies will have to critically review their existing compensation plans and how they adapt these plans for a changing economy.

CFOs can play a critical role in framing the financial impacts of compensation plans and influence the public perception of these plans. This CFO insights article lays forth some critical considerations for CFOs. Read the full article by Deloitte here.