) On July 1, 2010, Ellison Company granted Sam Wine, an employee, an option to buy 400 shares of Ellison Co. stock for $30 per share, the option...

) On July 1, 2010, Ellison Company granted Sam Wine, an employee, an option to buy 400 shares of Ellison Co. stock for $30 per share, the option exercisable for five years from date of grant. Using a fair value option pricing model, total compensation expense is determined to be $1,800. Wine exercised his option on October 1, 2010 and sold his 400 shares on December 1, 2010. Quoted market prices of Ellison Co. stock in 2010 were: The service period is for three years beginning January 1, 2010. As a result of the option granted to Wine, using the fair value method, Ellison should recognize compensation expense on its books in the amount of (Points: 4)$1,800. $600. $450. $0.