How to Record Expiration of Vested Stock Options
Reclassification of equity when stock options have vested but expire without being exercised.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Paid-In Capital - Stock Options | Debit | 8,000.00 | - |
| Additional Paid-In Capital - Common Stock | Credit | - | 8,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Unlike forfeitures, the expense for vested options is not reversed; the value is simply moved from a specific option sub-account to general APIC.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Journal entry in the equity ledger upon the expiration date of the option grant.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Failure to reclassify expired options, leading to overstated option-specific equity accounts.
📄 Required Documentation
Stock option plan document and expiration report from the cap table management software.
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