The compensation committee of a large public corporation engages you to help design a tax-efficient compensation plan for the current chief executive officer (CEO). In a preliminary interview with the...

The compensation committee of a large public corporation engages you to help design a tax-efficient compensation plan for the current chief executive officer (CEO). In a preliminary interview with the compensation committee, you ask for the opportunity to meet with the CEO to discuss her personal financial and tax situation. A member of the compensation committee questions why you would want to meet with the CEO. Prepare a response to this question.