[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Similarly, we estimate the fair value of stock options at the grant date and expense it over the service period, usually from the date of grant to the vesting date. Fair value is estimated at the grant date using an option-pricing model that considers the exercise price and expected term of the option, the current market price of the underlying stock and its expected volatility, expected dividends, and the expected risk-free rate of return.     Knowledge Check 01 On January 1, Year 1, Abbott Company granted 92,000 stock options to certain executives. The options are exercisable no sooner than December 31, Year 3, and expire on January 1, Year 7. Each option can be exercised to acquire one share of $1 par common stock for $14. An option-pricing model estimates the fair value of the options to be $5 on the date of grant. What is the amount of compensation expense for Year 1? Note: Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.

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Similarly, we estimate the fair value of stock options at the grant date and expense it over the service period, usually from the date of grant to the vesting date. Fair value is estimated at the grant date using an option-pricing model that considers the exercise price and expected term of the option, the current market price of the underlying stock and its expected volatility, expected dividends, and the expected risk-free rate of return.

 

 

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On January 1, Year 1, Abbott Company granted 92,000 stock options to certain executives. The options are exercisable no sooner than December 31, Year 3, and expire on January 1, Year 7. Each option can be exercised to acquire one share of $1 par common stock for $14. An option-pricing model estimates the fair value of the options to be $5 on the date of grant. What is the amount of compensation expense for Year 1?

Note: Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.

 
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