For the new millennium, knowledge plays a vital role in the progress of business of a particular organization. Stock option plans are considered to be a highly appreciated tool for attracting and retaining top talent by the companies. Such a plan ties together the shareholder and management interests. Accounting for stock options has been one of the most controversial issues during the last few decades. Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) accounting in India has no standard regulatory framework and there is confusion regarding its accounting, taxation and legality. In India, practice of...