In the given question, the stock options were given to the
employee. As the employee can exercise them at any time, vesting
period is nil. The company should record an adjusting entry. The
stock option compensation cost is calculated by multiplying number
of shares with fair value of option.
The entry is recorded by debiting stock option compensation expense
account, and crediting Stock Options account, which appears a
liability.
When the employee exercises the option, the Cash account is
debited, stock options account is debited and common stock account
is credited.
16. A company provides a stock option to its treasurer that permits her to purchase, at...
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