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17 December, 04:49

Holt Company issues 10,000 shares of restricted stock to its new CEO, on January 1, 2020. The stock has a fair value of $260,000 on this date. The service period related to this restricted stock is 5 years. Vesting occurs if the CEO stays with the company for 5 years. The par value of the stock is $1. At December 31, 2021, the fair value of the stock is $180,000.

(a) Prepare the journal entries to record the restricted stock on January 1, 2020 (the date of grant) and December 31, 2021.

(b) On February 22, 2022, the CEO leaves the company. Prepare the journal entry (if any) to account for this forfeiture.

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  1. 17 December, 05:16
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    Jan-01

    Dr Unearned compensation $260,000

    Cr common stock $10,000

    Cr Paid in capital in excess of par $250,000

    Dec-31

    Dr Compensation expense $52,000

    Cr unearned compensation $52,000

    (b)

    Feb-22

    Dr Common stock $10,000

    Dr Paid in capital in excess of par $250,000

    Cr Compensation expense $104,000

    Cr Unearned compensation $156,000

    Explanation:

    Holt Company

    (a)

    Jan-01

    Dr Unearned compensation $260,000

    Cr common stock $10,000

    ($10,000*1)

    Cr Paid in capital in excess of par $250,000

    Dec-31

    Dr Compensation expense $52,000

    Cr unearned compensation $52,000

    ($260,000/5)

    (b)

    Feb-22

    Dr Common stock $10,000

    Dr Paid in capital in excess of par $250,000

    Cr Compensation expense $104,000

    Cr Unearned compensation $156,000

    ($52,000*3)
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