Allied Paper Products, Inc., offers a restricted stock award plan to its vice presidents. On January 1, 2021, the company granted 20 million of its $1 par common shares, subject to forfeiture if employment is terminated within two years. The common shares have a market price of $7 per share on the grant date.

Required:

1.Determine the total compensation cost pertaining to the restricted shares.

2.Prepare the appropriate journal entries related to the restricted stock through December 31, 2022.