Which of the Following Describes the Correct Treatment of the Exercise

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the correct treatment of the exercise of nonqualified stock options (NQOs) that were granted when ASC 718 applies?

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

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Definitions:

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Freud's

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