How to Record Stock Option Repricing
Records the incremental compensation cost resulting from a modification to lower the exercise price of existing stock options.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation Expense | Expense | 15,000.00 | - |
| Additional Paid-in Capital - Stock Options | Equity | - | 15,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
When an option is repriced, the incremental fair value (the difference between the fair value of the modified award and the fair value of the original award immediately before modification) is recognized as expense.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Ensure the stock administration module updates the grant records to trigger the new fair value amortisation schedule.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant drops in stock price followed by board approvals for repricing programs.
📄 Required Documentation
Board minutes, Black-Scholes valuation report for both pre-modification and post-modification states.
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