Fx services granted 15 million of its $1 par common shares to executives, subject to forfeiture if employment is terminated within three years. the common shares have a market price of $8 per share on the grant date. ignoring taxes, what is the effect on earnings in the year after the shares are granted to executives?

During 2016, nike inc., reported net income of $3,760 million. the company declared dividends of $1,022 million. the closing entry for dividends would include which of the following? select one: a. credit cash for $1,022 million b. credit dividends for $1,022 million c. debit net income for $1,022 million d. credit retained earnings for $1,022 million e. debit dividends for $1,022 million