On November 6, 2012, Gunpowder Corp.'s board of directors approved a share option plan for key executives.

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On November 6, 2012, Gunpowder Corp.'s board of directors approved a share option plan for key executives. On January 2, 2013, a specific number of share options were granted. These options were exercisable between January 2,
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1. How should Gunpowder determine the compensation expense, if any, for the share option plan in 2013?
2. What is the effect of forfeiture of the share options on Gunpowder's financial statements for 2014?
3. What is the effect of the share option plan on the balance sheet at December 31, 2015? Be specific as to the changes in balance sheet accounts between November 6, 2012, and December 31, 2015.
Financial Statements
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Balance Sheet
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-1111822361

1st edition

Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

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