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Certified Equity Professional Institute

EQUITY COMPENSATION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF SILICON VALLEY'S LEGACY—AND FUTURE

The Certified Equity Professional Institute provides self-paced study programs to assist you in demonstrating your equity compensation knowledge. We offer two professional designations—the Certified Equity Professional and Equity Compensation Associate designations—and a certificate in Advanced Equity Compensation Accounting. Distinguish yourself by becoming an expert in equity compensation!

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Become an ECA

Becoming an Equity Compensation Associate demonstrates that you have a fundamental knowledge of equity compensation. You must earn an ECA to be eligible for the CEP Exams.


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Earn a AECA Certificate

The Advanced Equity Compensation Accounting Certificate is for financial reporting professionals in any organization that offers equity compensation.


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Become a CEP

Becoming a Certified Equity Professional demonstrates that you have a deep knowledge of all aspects of equity compensation, including equity plan design, analysis, and administration.


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GPS Research Publications

The CEPI provides unbiased guidance and resources for issuers, service providers and auditors. These research efforts build the GPS library.


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