Question #16
Reading: Reading 9 Employee Compensation - Post-Employment and Share-Based
PDF File: Reading 9 Employee Compensation - Post-Employment and Share-Based.pdf
Page: 6
Status: Correct
Correct Answer: A
Part of Context Group: Q16-18
First in Group
Shared Context
Question
The change in stock-holder's equity at the end of 20X1 on account of the share-based compensation is closest to:
Answer Choices:
A. $133,333
B. $0
C. $222,833
Explanation
The compensation expense reduces net income and hence retained earnings. An identical
amount is taken to compensation reserve account in equity and hence there is zero net
change in equity.