Answer:
1.$92.4million
2. January 1, 2021
No journal entry
3. December 31, 2021
December 31, 2022
Dr Compensation expense $30.8million
Cr Paid in capital -restricted stock $30.8million
4. December 31, 2022
Dr Compensation expense $30.8million
Cr Paid in capital -restricted stock $30.8million
5. December 31, 2023
Dr Compensation expense $30.8million
Cr Paid in capital -restricted stock $30.8million
6. December 31, 2023
Dr Paid in capital -restricted stock $92.4million
Cr Common stock $22 million
Cr Paid in capital-excess of par $70.4 million
Explanation:
1. Calculation to determine the total compensation cost pertaining to the RSUs
Total compensation cost =$4.20 fair value per share × 22 million shares represented by RSUs granted
Total compensation cost=$92.4million
Therefore the total compensation cost pertaining to the RSUs is $92.4million
2. Preparation of the appropriate journal entry to record the award of RSUs on January 1, 2021
January 1, 2021
No journal entry
3.Preparation of the appropriate journal entry to record compensation expense on December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Dr Compensation expense $30.8million
Cr Paid in capital -restricted stock $30.8million
($92.4million/3 years)
4. Preparation of the appropriate journal entry to record compensation expense on December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
Dr Compensation expense $30.8million
Cr Paid in capital -restricted stock $30.8million
($92.4million/3 years)
5. Preparation of the appropriate journal entry to record compensation expense on December 31, 2023.
December 31, 2023
Dr Compensation expense $30.8million
Cr Paid in capital -restricted stock $30.8million
($92.4million/3 years)
6. Preparation of the appropriate journal entry to record the lifting of restrictions on the RSUs and issuing shares at December 31, 2023.
December 31, 2023
Dr Paid in capital -restricted stock $92.4million
Cr Common stock $22 million
Cr Paid in capital-excess of par $70.4 million
($92.4million-$22 million)
