Question

Allied Paper Products, Inc., offers a restricted stock award plan to its vice presidents. On January 1, 2021, the company granted 18 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 $6 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

1. $108 million fair value of award

2. December 31, 2021

($ in millions)

Dr Compensation expenses 54

Cr Paid-in capital—restricted stock 54

December 31, 2022

Dr Compensation expenses54

Cr Paid-in capital—restricted stock 54

Dr Paid-in capital—restricted stock 108

Cr Common stock 18

Cr Paid-in capital—excess of par (remainder) 90

Step-by-step explanation:

Allied Paper Products, Inc

1.

$6 fair value per share x 18million shares granted

= $108 million fair value of award

2. Journal entries

December 31, 2021

($ in millions)

Dr Compensation expense ($108 million ÷ 2 years) 54

Cr Paid-in capital—restricted stock 54

December 31, 2022

Dr Compensation expense ($108 million ÷ 2 years) 54

Cr Paid-in capital—restricted stock 54

Dr Paid-in capital—restricted stock 108

Cr Common stock (18 million shares x $1 par) 18

Cr Paid-in capital—excess of par (remainder) 90