Answer:
A. January 1, 2020
Dr Unearned Compensation 120,000
Cr Common Stock 20,000
Cr Paid-in Capital Excess of Par—Common stock 100,000
December 31, 2021
Dr Compensation Expense30,000
Cr Unearned Compensation 30,000
B. March 4, 2022
Dr Common Stock 20,000
Dr Paid-in Capital Excess of Par 100,000
Cr Unearned Compensation 60,000
Cr Compensation Expense 60,000
Explanation:
Preparation of the journal entry (if any) to account for this forfeiture.
A. January 1, 2020
Dr Unearned Compensation 120,000
Cr Common Stock 20,000
(4,000 * $5)
Cr Paid-in Capital Excess of Par—Common stock 100,000
(120,000-100,000)
December 31, 2021
Dr Compensation Expense30,000
Cr Unearned Compensation 30,000
($120,000 ÷ 4)
B. March 4, 2022
Dr Common Stock 20,000
(4,000 * $5)
Dr Paid-in Capital Excess of Par 100,000
[(60,000+60,000)-20,000]
Cr Unearned Compensation 60,000
Cr Compensation Expense 60,000
(2 * $30,000)