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On January 1, 2017 (the date of grant), Skysong Corporation issues 2,000 shares

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Question

On January 1, 2017 (the date of grant), Skysong Corporation issues 2,000 shares of restricted stock to its executives. The fair value of these shares is $72,000, and their par value is $10,000. The stock is forfeited if the executives do not complete 3 years of employment with the company Prepare journal entries for January 1, 2017, and on December 31, 2017, assuming the service period is 3 years. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.) Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit

Explanation / Answer

Jan-1-17 Unearned Compensation 72000          Common Stock 10000          Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par 62000 31-Dec Compensation Expense 24000 =72000/3          Unearned Compensation 24000