The Basic Earnings Per Share and Diluted Earnings Per Share

question 5

Multiple Choice

The basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share ratios must be presented in an entity's:

• A) statement of financial position even if the amounts are negative.
• B) statement of changes in equity even if the amounts are negative.
• C) statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income even if the amounts are negative.
• D) statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income only if the amounts are positive.

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