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On January 1, 2020 (the date of grant), Ayayai Corporation issues 1,900 shares of restricted stock to its executives. The fair value of these shares is $45,000, and their par value is $9,500. The stock is forfeited if the executives do not complete 3 years of employment with the company.
Prepare journal entries for January 1, 2014, and on December 31, 2014, assuming the service period is 3 years.

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Answer and Explanation:

The journal entries are shown below:

On Jan 1, 2014

Unearned compensation Dr. $45,000

        To paid in capital in excess of par  $35,500

        To common stock  $9,500

(Being the unearned compensation is recorded)  

On Dec 31,2014

Compensation expense Dr.  $15,000 ($45,000 ÷ 3 years)

         To unearned compensation $15,000

(Being one year compensation became due is recorded)  

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