On January 1, 2018, Sheridan Company granted Dic Williams, an
employee, an option to buy 500 shares of Sheridan Co. stock for $30
per share, the option exercisable for 5 years from date of grant.
Using a fair value option pricing model, total compensation expense
is determined to be $5240. Williams exercised his option on
September 1, 2018, and sold his 500 shares on December 1, 2018.
Quoted market prices of Sheridan Co. stock during 2018
were:
| January 1 | $28 per share |
| September 1 | $34 per share |
| December 1 | $38 per share |
The service period is for two years beginning January 1, 2018. As a
result of the option granted to Williams, using the fair value
method, Sheridan should recognize compensation expense for 2018 on
its books in the amount of

| $0. |
| $5840. |
| $2620. |
| $5240. |

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