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On January 1, 2017 (the date of grant), Lutz Corporation issues 2,000 shares of restricted stock to its executives. The fair value of these shares is \(75,000, and their par value is \)10,000. The stock is forfeited if the executives do not complete 3 years of employment with the company. Prepare the journal entry (if any) on January 1, 2017, and on December 31, 2017, assuming the service period is 3 years.

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Unearned compensation will be debited with $75,000, Common Stock will be credited with $10,000, and Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common will be credited with $65,000.Compensation Expenses will be debited with $25,000 and Stock Unearned Compensation with $25,000.

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01

The information given in the question is as follows:

Restricted stock 2000 shares

Fair value $75,000

Par value $10,000

Unearned Compensation $25,000 ($75,000 ÷ 3)

02

Journal entry

Date

Description

DEBIT

CREDIT

1/1/17

Unearned Compensation

$75,000

Common Stock

$10,000

Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock

$65,000

Being issue 2000 shares

12/31/17

Compensation Expense

$25,000

Unearned Compensation

$25,000

Being shares are forfeited

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