Allied Electronics Offered an Incentive Stock Plan to Its Employees

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Essay

Allied Electronics offered an incentive stock plan to its employees. On January 1, Year 1, 100,000 options were granted for 100,000 $10 par common shares. The exercise price equals the $25 market price of the common stock on the grant date. The vesting period is 3 years. The options cannot be exercised before January 1, Year 4, and expire on December 31, Year 5. Each option has a value of $15 based upon an option pricing model.
At the end of the first year, it is expected that 100% of employees will exercise the options. By the end of Year 2, it is expected that only 80% of the options will be exercised. Allied chooses to adjust the
fair value of options for the estimated forfeitures.
What are the journal entries to reflect the first year and second years' compensation expense? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Only round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

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Definitions:

Gross Margin

Gross Margin is the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales, indicating the efficiency of production and pricing.

Contribution Margin Income Statement

An income statement format that separates variable costs from fixed costs, focusing on contribution margin.

External Reporting

The provision of financial and non-financial information to external stakeholders, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory agencies, usually formal and standardized.

Fixed Manufacturing Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production, including things like rent for factory space and salaries of permanent staff.