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On January 1, 2005 [Before the Adoption of ASC 718

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On January 1, 2005 [before the adoption of ASC 718 (a codification of FAS 123R)], Net Optimizers Inc. granted 1,000 nonqualified stock options (NQOs) valued at $.05 per option. Each option entitles the owner to purchase one share of stock for $1. These options vest at 10 percent per year for ten years. On December 31, 2014, 300 options are exercised when the stock price is $5. In 2014, what is the book-tax difference associated with the stock options? Is it favorable or unfavorable? Is it permanent or temporary?


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