For a Compensatory Stock Option Plan for Which the Date

question 5

Multiple Choice

For a compensatory stock option plan for which the date of grant and measurement date are the same, compensation cost should be recognized in the income statement

• A) At the date of retirement
• B) Of each period in which services are rendered
• C) At the exercise date
• D) At the adoption date of the plan

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