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Eight Years Ago, Acnex Inc

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Eight years ago, Acnex Inc. granted Ms. Cardena a nonqualified option to purchase 1,000 shares of Acnex stock at $44 per share. On date of grant, the market price was $42 per share. This year, Ms. Cardena exercised the option when the market price was $75 per share. Which of the following statements is true?


A) Ms. Cardena recognizes $31,000 ordinary income, and Acnex is allowed a $31,000 deduction this year.
B) Ms. Cardena recognizes $31,000 ordinary income, and Acnex is allowed a $44,000 deduction this year.
C) Ms. Cardena recognizes $33,000 ordinary income, and Acnex is allowed a $33,000 deduction this year.
D) Ms. Cardena recognizes $33,000 ordinary income, and Acnex is allowed a $44,000 deduction this year.

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