Walker, Incorporated uses stock options as a compensation incentive for its top executives. On January 1, Year 1, 25,000 options were granted, each giving the holder the right to acquire four $5 par common shares. The exercise price is $15 per share. Options vest on January 1, Year 5 and cannot be exercised before that date and will expire on December 31, Year 8.. The fair value of the 25,000 options, estimated by an appropriate option pricing model is $50 per option. Refer to Walker Corporation. Make the journal entries to record the granting of the options and the compensation for Year 1.

What will be an ideal response?

Answer:
Deferred Compensation
1,250,000

APIC —Stock Options

1,250,000

Compensation Expense
312,500

Deferred Compensation

80,000