In 2012, Ben Exercised an Incentive Stock Option (ISO), Acquiring

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In 2012, Ben exercised an incentive stock option (ISO), acquiring stock with a fair market value of $190,000 for $170,000.His AMT basis for the stock is $170,000, his regular income tax basis for the stock is $170,000, and his AMT adjustment is $0 ($170,000 - $170,000).

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Probable Future Economic Benefits

The anticipated economic advantages expected to be received in the future as a result of owning or using an asset.

Balance Sheet

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Entity's Profitability

A measure of how effectively a company generates profit from its operations, often evaluated through margins and return ratios.

Common Stock Account

An equity item on the balance sheet representing funds raised by issuing common shares.