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30 January, 18:54

On January 1, Year 1, Abbott Company granted 92,000 stock options to certain executives. The options are exercisable no sooner than December 31, Year 3, and expire on January 1, Year 7. Each option can be exercised to acquire one share of $1 par common stock for $14. An option-pricing model estimates the fair value of the options to be $5 on the date of grant. What is the amount of compensation expense for Year 1?

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  1. 30 January, 19:43
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    The amount of Compensation expense to Year 1 is $153,333.

    Explanation:

    Stock options granted 92000

    X Fair value on date of grant 5

    Total compensation expense 460000

    Years 3

    Compensation expense per year 1 53333

    Therefore, The amount of Compensation expense to Year 1 is $153,333.
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