Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding Diluted Earnings

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding diluted earnings per share?

• A)Reporting diluted earnings per share is required by GAAP when potentially significant dilution of EPS exists.
• B)Diluted earnings per share can be used to reflect the extent of potential share dilution.
• C)Diluted earnings per share is not reported by some companies.
• D)Diluted earnings per share is always the same as basic earnings per share.

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