Which of the Following Describes the Correct Treatment of Incentive

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the correct treatment of incentive stock options (ISOs) granted when ASC 718 applies?

• A) Financial accounting-no expense; tax-deduct bargain element at exercise.
• B) Financial accounting-no expense; tax-no deduction.
• C) Financial-expense value over vesting period; tax-no deduction.
• D) Financial-expense value over vesting period; tax-deduct bargain element at exercise.

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