On January 1, 2018, Red Inc. issued stock options for 200,000 shares to a division manager. The options have an estimated fair value of $6 each. To provide additional incentive for managerial achievement, the options are not exercisable unless divisional revenue increases by 6% in three years. Red initially estimates that it is probable the goal will be achieved. Ignoring taxes, what is compensation expense for 2018?

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The estimate of the total compensation would be:
200,000 × $6 = $1,200,000
One-third of that amount, or $400,000, will be recorded in each of the three years.