Use the Following Information for Questions 75 Through 77

question 31

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions 75 through 77.
On January 1, 2014, Korsak, Inc. established a stock appreciation rights plan for its executives. It entitled them to receive cash at any time during the next four years for the difference between the market price of its common stock and a pre-established price of $20 on 100,000 SARs. Current market prices of the stock are as follows: Compensation expense relating to the plan is to be recorded over a four-year period beginning January 1, 2014.
-What amount of compensation expense should Korsak recognize for the year ended December 31, 2015?

• A) $0
• B) $50,000
• C) $500,000
• D) $250,000

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Definitions:

Redeemed

The act of exchanging a financial security, such as a bond, for its cash value before or at its maturity date.

Semiannual Interest

Interest that is calculated and paid twice a year, often used in the context of bonds and loans.

Issuance

The process of distributing new securities, such as stocks or bonds, to investors by a corporation or government.

Interest Expense

The amount of interest payable on any borrowings, such as loans, bonds, or credit lines, within a specific timeframe.