Multiple Choice
In January 2015, Khors Company issues nonqualified stock options to its CEO, Jenny Svaro. Because the company does not expect Ms. Svaro to leave the company, the options vest at the time they are granted with a total value of $50,000. In December of 2016, the company experiences a surge in its stock price, and Ms. Svaro exercises the options. The total bargain element at the time of exercise is $60,000. For 2016, what is the book-tax difference due to the options exercised?
A) 10,000 unfavorable
B) 10,000 favorable
C) 50,000 unfavorable
D) 60,000 favorable
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