In Calculating Diluted Earnings Per Share, the Treasury Stock Method

question 21

Multiple Choice

In calculating diluted earnings per share, the treasury stock method is used for written call options and equivalents to reflect assumed reacquisition of common shares at the average market price during the period. If the exercise price of the options or warrants exceeds the average market price, the calculation would

• A) fairly present diluted earnings per share on a prospective basis.
• B) fairly present the maximum potential dilution of diluted earnings per share on a prospective basis.
• C) reflect the excess of the number of shares assumed issued over the number of shares assumed reacquired as the potential dilution of earnings per share.
• D) be antidilutive.

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