Under the Intrinsic Value Method, Compensation Expense Resulting from an Incentive

question 126

Multiple Choice

Under the intrinsic value method, compensation expense resulting from an incentive stock option is

• A) not recognized if the market price does not exceed the option price at the date of grant.
• B) recognized in the period of the grant.
• C) allocated to the periods benefited by the employee's required service.
• D) recognized in the period of exercise.

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