Bridge the gap between what employers offer and what employees actually value to boost retention and productivity.
Even in the age of automation, the most valuable resource any company has is its employees. Finding the right person who fits the skills needed for the job and the personality of the organization is a challenge, especially in a competitive market. Using examples and illustrative problems, this course will explore the structure and taxation of various types of employee compensation plans. It will also utilize surveys and statistics to explore the effects of various types of plans on employee retention.
Participants will explore the psychology behind compensation, the latest market trends, and strategies for designing pay structures that align with organizational objectives while meeting the evolving needs of the workforce. By examining the vital connection between effective reward models and employee retention, this course provides the strategic insights needed to cultivate a resilient, motivated, and highly committed workforce.
Who Should Attend:
CFOs and controllers who are involved in compensation decisions for their employees, as well as practitioners who advise on these issues for their clients.
CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA
David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Professional Education in Richmond, VA. He is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) with Peters Financial LLC. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, including three years in the hedge fund industry and six years in insurance. David was the first Chief Financial Officer of Compare.com, where he served for more than three years. He holds four master’s degrees, contributes frequently to professional publications, and is a nationally recognized CPE instructor and discussion leader for Surgent seminars and a former instructor for Don Farmer. David received the AICPA Outstanding Facilitator Award in 2021, 2023, and 2024 as well as Surgent's Outstanding Discussion Leader awards in 2019 and 2022. He also co-authored the Virginia CPA Ethics course in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is a requirement for all CPAs licensed in Virginia. Through Peters Professional Education, David is the author and instructor for over 125 recorded on-demand CPE courses and leads private trainings, in-person tax seminars, and quarterly live tax update webinars. His areas of instruction include accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics, and he regularly teaches professionals across the United States.
