Chapter 3Current versus Deferred Compensation

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The five compensation elements described and defined in the previous chapter will each be explained in greater detail in subsequent chapters. When the compensation is received is an issue in each instance. Will it be received when earned or deferred to some future date? The first situation is very simple. The latter is not. This chapter will discuss the implication of current versus deferred compensation, setting the stage in subsequent chapters for the what and how unique to each of the five elements.

INTRODUCTION

In order to understand the five compensation elements covered in subsequent chapters, ...

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