On 1/1/18 The ABC Corp. issues 5,000,000 stock appreciation rights valued at $75,000,000 ($15 each). The stock appreciation rights are for 3 years. At the end of 2017, 2018, 2019, respectively, the value of the rights are $12, $8, and $6.
Record the yearly entries for 2017, 2 018 and 2019 assuming:
a. The SARS are distributable in common stock.
b. They are payable in cash.
Year |
Fair Value |
Cumulative compensation |
2017 |
$12 |
$60000000 |
2018 |
$8 |
$40000000 |
2019 |
$6 |
$30000000 |
2017
Liability under Appreciation Right--------------------Dr $60000000
To Cash ----------------------------------------------------------------------Cr $60000000
2018
Liability under Appreciation Right--------------------Dr $40000000
To Cash ----------------------------------------------------------------------Cr $40000000
2019
Liability under Appreciation Right--------------------Dr $30000000
To Cash ----------------------------------------------------------------------Cr $30000000
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