Municipal Securities Rule Board (MSRB) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules specifically deter gaining political favor via contributions made to candidates, officials, or political parties. As such, if a political contribution is made to any of these entities then under the act, the firm may not provide advisory services to any government these individuals or parties represent for how long

On december 31, 2013, coronado company issues 173,000 stock-appreciation rights to its officers entitling them to receive cash for the difference between the market price of its stock and a pre-established price of $10. the fair value of the sars is estimated to be $5 per sar on december 31, 2014; $2 on december 31, 2015; $10 on december 31, 2016; and $8 on december 31, 2017. the service period is 4 years, and the exercise period is 7 years. prepare a schedule that shows the amount of compensation expense allocable to each year affected by the stock-appreciation rights plan.