Intermediate Accounting, 10 Ed
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781260310177
Author: Mark W. Nelson, Wayne B. Thomas J. David Spiceland
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.2Q
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Stock options: Stock options are the stock-based compensation plans provided in the form of an option to buy certain number of shares for a certain price during certain period.
To explain: The method of measuring fair value approach for stock options
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Compensatory stock option plans are a common component of employee compensation packages, allowing employees to purchase company stock at a predetermined price.
The financial accounting for such plans involves various considerations. Let's examine a set of statements related to compensatory stock option plans and identify which
statement does not accurately reflect the financial accounting principles associated with these plans.
Question:
Which of the following statements regarding the financial accounting for compensatory stock option plans is not accurate?
Multiple Choice
A) Stock options' fair value is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period.
B) The common stock issued upon the exercise of stock options is recorded at its fair market value.
C) Changes in the market value of stock options during the vesting period do not impact the recorded compensation expense.
D) The par value of common stock issued upon the conversion of options increases total owners' equity.
Compensation expense must be adjusted during the service period to reflect changes in the fair value of options caused by
changes in the market price of the underlying shares.
O True
O False
Which of the following is NOT true?
a. If the choice is cash, a liability has to be
recorded until the SARS are exercised.
b. Stock options will almost always have value,
whereas restricted stock may not.
C. An option-pricing model is not used for
valuing restricted stock.
d. An executive receiving restricted stock is
given the stock prior to vesting.
Chapter 19 Solutions
Intermediate Accounting, 10 Ed
Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.1QCh. 19 - Prob. 19.2QCh. 19 - The Tax Code differentiates between qualified...Ch. 19 - Stock option (and other share-based) plans often...Ch. 19 - What is a simple capital structure? How is EPS...Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.6QCh. 19 - Blake Distributors had 100,000 common shares...Ch. 19 - Why are preferred dividends deducted from net...Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.9QCh. 19 - The treasury stock method is used to incorporate...
Ch. 19 - The potentially dilutive effect of convertible...Ch. 19 - How is the potentially dilutive effect of...Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.13QCh. 19 - If stock options and restricted stock are...Ch. 19 - Wiseman Electronics has an agreement with certain...Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.16QCh. 19 - When the income statement includes discontinued...Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.18QCh. 19 - Prob. 19.19QCh. 19 - (Based on Appendix B) LTV Corporation grants SARs...Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.1BECh. 19 - Prob. 19.2BECh. 19 - Prob. 19.14BECh. 19 - Prob. 19.15BECh. 19 - Prob. 19.10ECh. 19 - EPS; concepts; terminology LO195 through LO1913...Ch. 19 - FASB codification research LO192 The FASB...Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.28ECh. 19 - Communication Case 1911 Dilution LO199 I thought...Ch. 19 - Prob. 19.12DMP
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