An A to Z guide for understanding employee stock options (ESOs) While most of upper and middle management in organizations pay for advice in managing their equity compensation, only a small percentage of those below them can afford to do the same. In, "Getting Started In Employee Stock Options, " authors John Olagues and John Summa provide you with a full understanding of ESOs and show you how to make the most of them. Page by page, this experienced author team share essential information that you're probably not hearing anywhere else and offer employees the keys to managing and hedging their ESO opportunities in addition to arming them with tax and valuation guidance. - Examines essential ESO issues, including tax consequences, risks, and industry pitfalls - Written by an experienced pair of stock option experts - Enables employees and executives to make more informed decisions regarding their stock options grants Written in a straightforward and accessible style, "Getting Started In Employee Stock Options" will help protect the value of your options, help you avoid costly mistakes and allow you to take advantage of certain friendly tax rules.