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Study Materials 2010

The study materials for 2010 will be available in Spring 2010. Candidates who are registered for an exam in 2010 should not purchase any texts until the 2010 Study Material List is posted.

Study Materials 2009

NOTE: The text book list for 2009 is significantly different from previous years.  Read the list carefully to ensure that you have the correct books for 2009.

The Course Study Materials for 2009 exams include a binder (supplied by the CEPI) and several reference textbooks.

The CEP Institute Binder contains the syllabi, reading lists and reference documents for all 3 exam levels. Therefore, candidates will receive one binder per calendar year (i.e. if a candidate registers for the June exam and the November exam in the same calendar year, they will receive ONE binder). The binder also contains required readings (reference documents) as outlined in the syllabi. The Binder is included with tuition and is sent to the candidate to the address provided during registration.

In addition to the Binder, candidates are required to purchase additional reference textbooks. Significant discounts have been negotiated for the required textbooks. It is the candidate's responsibility to acquire these additional materials. Confirmation of your registration will include ordering instructions and the corresponding discount codes.

Please note the level(s) for which each reference text is required.

Please note: It is the responsibility of the candidate to make sure that all study materials are applicable to the current calendar year. Please note the edition numbers and/or publication dates to ensure you have the correct books, reading lists and binder material.

1.  All Levels

CEP Institute Binder (2009 edition) - included with tuition.

Selected Issues in Equity Compensation, 6th Edition, ed. S. Rodrick. (Oakland, CA: National Center for Employee Ownership, 2009).

Baker, Alisa J., Stock Options Book, 10th Edition. (Oakland, CA: National Center for Employee Ownership, 2009).

Thomas, Kaye A., Consider Your Options, 2009 edition. (Lisle, IL: Fairmark Press, Inc., 2009).

2.  Levels 2 and 3 only

Baksa, Barbara, Accounting for Equity Compensation, 6th Edition. (Oakland, CA: National Center for Employee Ownership, 2009).

Beyond Stock Options: Phantom Stock, Restricted Stock, Stock Appreciation Rights, and Other Equity Alternatives, 7th Edition, ed. S. Rodrick (Oakland, CA: National Center for Employee Ownership, 2009).

GPS Publication - Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units, CEP Institute, 2008

3. Level 3 only

Makridis, Takis, Advanced Topics in Accounting for Equity Compensation, 1st edition (Oakland, CA, National Center for Employee Ownership, 2009)

Securities Sources for Equity Compensation, Certified Equity Professional Institute (Oakland, CA: National Center for Employee Ownership, 2009 edition) - formerly named Tax and Securities Sources for Equity Compensation

Each candidate is required to bring all study materials (reference texts and CEP Institute binder) required for their level to the exam, as some test questions refer to references. Candidates may also bring notes to the testing center as long as the notes are three-hole punched and included in the CEP Institute study binder. Any papers that are not three-hole punched and included in the binder will not be allowed at the testing session.

The CEP Institute does not currently provide sample study questions - if you are interested in additional resources to assist with your studies, please see the resources and links page.

Additional information for 2009:

• The CEPI has eliminated Executive Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (Kraus) from the material list for 2009.  Key topics from this book have been incorporated into the other curriculum sources.  Therefore, it is critical that all candidates have the 2009 editions of the required texts.
  
  
• Securities Sources for Equity Compensation replaces Tax and Securities Sources for Equity Compensation.  Again, key topics from this book have been incorporated into other curriculum sources.  Therefore, it is critical that all candidates have the 2009 editions of the required texts.