Test: CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

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On January 2, Year 3, the Beans Company gives its CEO 1,500 options to buy stock in the company. The market price per share on that date is $25 and the option price is $22. The price increases to $29 per share on December 31, Year 3, and to $30 per share on December 31, Year 4. A computer pricing model values each option at $4 on the date of the grant, at $5 on December 31, Year 3, and at $7 on December 31, Year 4. The CEO must work for three years in order to earn these options and then has one additional year to exercise them. What amount of expense should Beans Company recognize in Year 4 related to these stock options?

$1,500

$2,000

$7,000

$6,000

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