On January 1, 2019, Salt Lake Corporation grants share appreciation rights to its CEO. Under the plan,

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On January 1, 2019, Salt Lake Corporation grants share appreciation rights to its CEO. Under the plan, the CEO will receive cash for the difference between the quoted market price over a $50 option price for 1,000 shares of the company’s common stock on the exercise date. The service period is 3 years. The fair value per SAR is $15 at the end of 2019 and $27 at the end of 2020. Determine the compensation expense for 2020.

Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-1337788281

3rd edition

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

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