Executive Stock Options Should Be Reported as Compensation Expense

question 69

Multiple Choice

Executive stock options should be reported as compensation expense:

• A) Using the intrinsic value method.
• B) Using the fair value method.
• C) Using either the fair value method or the intrinsic value method.
• D) Only on rare occasions.

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