Question: The following data was obtained from the 2018 Form 10-K of Horngren Corp. Stock-Based Compensation: Options Outstanding, December 31, 2017 20,000,000 The weighted average exercise

  1. The following data was obtained from the 2018 Form 10-K of Horngren Corp.

    Stock-Based Compensation:
    Options Outstanding, December 31, 2017 20,000,000
    The weighted average exercise price, Dec. 31, 2017, $40
    Options Outstanding, December 31, 2018 21,000,000
    The weighted average exercise price, Dec. 31, 2018, $50

    Market closing price, December 31, 2017, $50
    Market closing price, December 31, 2018, $60
    Average market price - 2018 $55

    All option outstanding is exercisable.

    Horngren reported that its marginal tax rate is 20% and the tax benefit of options exercised in 2018 was $12 million.

    a. Explain whether the adjustment for stock-based compensation (SBC) is an operating or a financial item.

    b. Calculate the stock option overhang for December 31, 2017, and 2018.

    c. What is the income statement impact (NOPAT or FEAT) for the 2018 adjustment for stock-based compensation (SBC).

    d. Calculate the (unreported) impact on common stock equity (CSE) related to the 2018 adjustment for stock-based compensation.

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