Variability in Earning Numbers

question 50

Multiple Choice

Variability in earning numbers:

• A)is desirable as it increases variance of earnings and hence value of stock options.
• B)increases if a company decreases its operating expenses.
• C)increases if a company decreases its financial leverage.
• D)is independent of operating leverage.

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