ASC 718, Stock-Based Compensation Reporting

Simplify your stock-based compensation reporting

Get clean, audit-ready ASC 718* expense reports directly from your equity data—no spreadsheets, no manual rebuilds.

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Features

Stock-based compensation (SBC) reporting without the spreadsheet stress

Financial reporting tools that help you generate ASC 718 reports in minutes, not weeks

Flexible fair values

Enter fair values per grant or apply them in bulk for faster, consistent reporting.

Automatic calculations

Expenses and amortization instantly calculated based on grant details and your selected accounting method.

Multiple accounting methods

Choose straight-line or tranche-based recognition to match your policy and grant structure.

Custom reporting periods

Run SBC reports monthly, quarterly, or annually—aligned with how your finance team closes the books.

Built from real grant data

Reports pull directly from your equity records and vesting schedules—no duplication, no reconciliation.

Audit-ready exports

Download clean CSV files your accounting team can use immediately in your ledger or external audits.

*IFRS 2 is fully supported for international companies.

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How it works

From grant data to an audit-ready ASC 718 report in a guided workflow.

Cake brings your grant and vesting data together for accurate stock-comp reporting—no spreadsheet rebuilds.

Select reporting period

Choose monthly, quarterly, or annual periods based on your close cycle.

Enter or import fair values

Add fair values per grant or apply them across multiple issuances for speed and consistency.

Choose your accounting method

Use straight-line or tranche-based expense recognition depending on your policy.

Review calculated expenses

Cake automatically calculates period expense, unamortized expense, and per-grant details.

Download your report

Export a clean CSV for audits, financial statements, and month-end workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions on ASC 718, answered

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Does Cake support ASC 718?

Yes. Cake’s SBC reports are built for ASC 718, using real grant and vesting data to ensure accurate expense calculations.

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How about IFRS 2?

Yes. Cake supports IFRS 2 for companies operating outside the US, with the same reporting workflow.

Do I need a 409A valuation first?

If your options require updated fair values, you can request a new ASC 718 valuation through Cake’s valuation partners.

What export formats are available?

Reports download as CSV files ready for accounting systems, audit preparation, or manual review.

Does Cake calculate fair value?

Fair values are entered manually or provided by Cake’s valuation partners; Cake does not generate fair values automatically.