Marisol was granted 100 nqsos five years ago. at the time of the option grant, the value of the underlying stock was $100 and the exercise price was equal to $100. if marisol exercises the options on august 22 of this year when the stock is valued at $145, what are the tax consequences (per share) to marisol from exercising the options?

a. $45 of w-2 income, $100 of short -term capital gain.
b. $100 of w-2 income, $45 of short-term capital gain.
c. $145 of w-2 income.
d. $45 of w-2 income.

Jeanie had always been interested in how individuals and businesses effectively allocate their resources in order to accomplish personal and organizational goals. that’s why she majored in economics and took on an entry-level position at an accounting firm. she is very interested in further advancing her career by looking into a specialization that builds upon her academic background, and her interest in deepening her understanding of how companies adjust their operating results to incorporate the economic impacts of their practices on internal and external stakeholders. which specialization could jeanie follow to get the best of both worlds? jeanie should chose to get the best of both worlds.