In January 2016, Khors Company Issues Nonqualified Stock Options to Its

question 135

Multiple Choice

In January 2016, Khors Company issues nonqualified stock options to its CEO, Jenny Svaro. Because the company does not expect Ms. Svaro to leave the company, the options vest at the time they are granted with a total value of $50,000. In December of2017, the company experiences a surge in its stock price, and Ms. Svaro exercises the options. The total bargain element at the time of exercise is $60,000. For 2017, what is the book-tax difference due to the options exercised?

• A) 10,000 unfavorable.
• B) 10,000 favorable.
• C) 60,000 favorable.
• D) 50,000 unfavorable.

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Definitions:

Net Fixed Assets

The value of a company's property, plant, and equipment minus any depreciation that has been recorded on these assets.

Cash Flow

The net amount of cash being transferred into and out of a business, considered important for assessing liquidity, flexibility, and overall financial health.

Creditors

Individuals or institutions that lend money or extend credit, with the expectation of being repaid.

Operating Cash Flow

A measure of the amount of cash generated by a company's normal business operations over a period of time.