On December 31, 2014, ABC Corporation issued 1,000 shares of restricted stock to its Chief Financial Officer. ABC stock had a fair value (closing market price) of $7 per share on December 31, 2014.
Additional information is as follows:
a. The service period related to the restricted stock is 2 years. b. Vesting occurs if the CFO stays with the company for a two-year period. c. The par value of the common stock is $3 per share.
Make the appropriate accounting entry as of the grant date, 12/31/14.