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Basic Question 13 of 14

Which options are exercised, according to SFAS 123, ______ should be debited and ______ should be credited.

I. cash
II. paid-in capital - stock options
III. compensation expense
IV. common stock (par)
V. paid in capital in excess of par

User Contributed Comments 3

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bmeisner How does this agree with the question earlier about debiting compensation expense?
ssradja you debit it when granted, not exercised as this question asks.
quanttrader when granted you credit paid-in capital (stock options), when exercised you debit paid-in capital and credit paid in capital in excess of par
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I used your notes and passed ... highly recommended!
Lauren

Lauren

Learning Outcome Statements

explain issues associated with accounting for share-based compensation;

explain how accounting for stock grants and stock options affects financial statements, and the importance of companies' assumptions in valuing these grants and options.

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 11.