In Determining Diluted Earnings Per Share, Dividends on Nonconvertible Cumulative

question 105

Multiple Choice

In determining diluted earnings per share, dividends on nonconvertible cumulative preferred stock should be

• A) disregarded.
• B) added back to net income whether declared or not.
• C) deducted from net income only if declared.
• D) deducted from net income whether declared or not.

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