Answer:
Explanation:
The journal entry is shown below:
On January 1, 2017:
Unearned compensation A/c Dr $120,000
To Common stock (4,000 × $3) $20,000
To Paid-in capital in excess of par value $100,000
(Being restricted stock is issued and the remaining balance is credited to the paid-in capital)
On December 31, 2018:
Compensation expenses A/c Dr $30,000
To Unearned compensation $30,000
(Being compensation expenses are recorded)
The compensation expenses is computed below:
= (Fair value of stock) ÷ (number of years)
= ($120,000) ÷ (4 years)
= $30,000
