Tom Recently Received 2,000 Shares of Restricted Stock from His

question 57

Multiple Choice

Tom recently received 2,000 shares of restricted stock from his employer, Independence Corporation, when the share price was $10 per share. Tom's restricted shares vested three years later when the market price was $14. Tom held the shares for a little more than a year and sold them when the market price was $12. What is the amount of Tom's income or loss on the sale?

• A) $4,000 loss.
• B) $2,000 loss.
• C) $0.
• D) $4,000 gain.

Identify and describe various approaches used in estimating the cost of equity.

Explain factors that affect the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).

Understand the component costs that comprise a firm's preferred stock and how they are calculated.

Distinguish which component costs are expressed on an after-tax basis in the calculation of a firm's cost of capital.

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Definitions:

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Commissioning

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