Compensation plans that are tied to the achievement of certain targets and are used to
motivate key employees are referred to as ___________ compensation plans
management or performance
Which of the following is correct regarding the nature of restricted stock?
The shares can only be sold back to the issuing company and not outside investors.
The shares typically are contingent on the continued employment of the awardee.
The shares can only be traded during certain time periods.
Falken Company awards 1,000 shares of common stock to Robert Small. The shares
are restricted and require that Robert remains with the company for at least 2 more
years. The current market price of the shares is $15 per share. Total compensation
associated with this restricted stock award is
$15k
When restrictions are lifted on restricted stock units for par value stock, paid-in capital
restricted stock is replaced by
common stock
paid-in capital - excess of par
Which of the following statements regarding the prevalence of stock option awards is
correct?
Stock options are unique to large multinational companies.
All large companies grant stock options.
All public companies grant stock options.
Many large and medium-size companies grant stock options.
Which of the following represent typical goals of executive compensation plans? (Select
all that apply.)
To significantly reduce corporate tax obligations.
To provide compensation to certain employees.
To reduce reported net income.
To create performance incentives for certain employees.
Share-based plans that requires that the awardee continue to be employed by the
granting company are typically referred to as
restricted stock plans
, Total compensation associated with restricted stock awards typically is equal to the
shares'
market value at time of the removal of the restriction.
par value.
market price at grant date of the award.
Stock options give employees the choice to purchase ________ during a specific time
period.
an unlimited number of shares of the firm's stock at a price determined by future
conditions
an unlimited number of shares of the firm's stock at a specified price
a specified number of shares of the firm's stock at a specified price
a specified number of shares of the firm's stock at a price determined by future
conditions
Marian Company granted restricted stock units for its par value stock to its top
executives. When the restriction is lifted, Marian should (journal entry)
debit paid-in capital—restricted stock.
credit paid-in capital in excess of par.
credit common stock.
True or false: Stock options have become an integral part of most medium and large
companies.
True\
Donald Company grants stock options to certain employees. On the date of grant,
Donald should measure total compensation based on
par value of the stocks to be issued under the grant.
the difference between the option exercise price and the current market price.
the fair value of the options.
Which of the following are common types of restricted stock plans?
Restricted stock units
Restricted stock awards
On January 2, 20X1, Utta Corp. (a calendar-year company) grants 10,000 stock options
with a 3-year vesting period to employees. On the grant date, the market price of the $1
par value stock is equal to the exercise price of $20 per share. On the date of grant, the
estimated value of the options is $6 per option. During 20X4, when the market value of
the stock is $30 per share, 9,000 stock options were exercised. Utta Corp. should
recognize this event by debiting (Select all that apply.)
cash for $180,000.
paid-in capital—stock options for $54,000.