Question

Allied Paper Products, Inc., offers a restricted stock award plan to its vice presidents. On January 1, 2021, the company granted 20 million of its $1 par common shares, subject to forfeiture if employment is terminated within two years. The common shares have a market price of $7 per share on the grant date. Required: 1. Determine the total compensation cost pertaining to the restricted shares. 2. Prepare the appropriate journal entries related to the restricted stock through December 31, 2022.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Total compensation pertaining to the restricted shares

= Fair value per share × Shares granted

= $7 × 20,000,000

= $140,000,000

Therefore, the total compensation cost pertaining to the restricted shares is $140,000,000

2. Journal entries as at December 31, 2021 (in million dollars)

Dr Compensation expense ($140,000,000 ÷ 2 years) $70

Cr Paid- in capital - restricted stock $70

Journal entries as at December 31, 2022 (in million dollars)

Dr Compensation expense ($140,000,000 ÷ 2 years) $70

Cr Paid in capital - restricted stock $70

Dr Paid in capital restricted stock $140

Cr Common stock (20 million shares × $1 par) $20

Cr Paid in capital in excess of par (remainder) $120