On January 1, Year 1, Phoenix Corporation adopts a performance-based share option plan for 25...

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On January 1, Year 1, Phoenix Corporation adopts a performance-based share option plan for 25 executives, with the number of shares based on the yearly increase in sales. At the end of Year 1, based on a 10% increase in sales, it expects that each executive will be granted 150 options and that the fair value of an option expected to vest is $15.75. Phoenix expects a turnover rate of 15% over the 3-year service period. Determine the compensation expense for Year 1 for this plan. Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.

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Estimated total compensation cost = 25*150*$15.75*0.95*0.95*0.95
Estimated total compensation cost = $50,639
Year 1 Compensation expense = $50,639*1/3
Year 1 Compensation expense = $16,880

On January 1, Year 1, Phoenix Corporation adopts a performance-based share option plan for 25 executives, with the number of shares based on the yearly increase in sales. At the end of Year 1, based...

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