Explanation:
The journal entries are as follows
On January 1, 2020
No entry is required
On December 31, 2020
Compensation expenses Dr $71,500
To Paid in capital - stock options $71,500
(Being the compensation expense is recorded)
On December 31, 2021
Compensation expenses Dr $71,500
To Paid in capital - stock options $71,500
(Being the compensation expense is recorded)
The computation is shown below:
= $143,000 ÷ 2 years
= $71,500