Which of the Following Statements Regarding Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding incentive stock options (ISOs) is false?

• A) If ASC 718 (a codification of FAS 123R) does not apply, ISOs do not create book-tax differences.
• B) For ISOs granted when ASC 718 applies, book-tax differences are always unfavorable.
• C) If ASC 718 applies, the value expensed for book purposes in a given year is the value of the options that vest.
• D) If ASC 718 applies, book-tax differences associated with ISOs may be either permanent or temporary.

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Definitions:

Introductory Stage

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Profits

The financial gain obtained when revenue generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain those activities.

Marketing Costs

Expenses related to promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service, including advertising, sales force salaries, and promotional materials.

Marketplace

An open area or platform where goods and services are exchanged between buyers and sellers, including physical locations and online platforms.