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Basic Question 14 of 14

Companies are required by FAS 123 to expense Employee Stock Purchase Plans if purchase price discount is less than 5% or less of stock price. True or False?

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quanttrader if discount is =+5% then expense, otherwise no need.
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain issues associated with accounting for share-based compensation;

explain how accounting for stock grants and stock options affects financial statements, and the importance of companies' assumptions in valuing these grants and options.

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 11.