In Calculating the Weighted Average of Common Shares Outstanding, When

question 27

Multiple Choice

In calculating the weighted average of common shares outstanding, when a stock dividend or stock split occurs, the additional shares are

• A) ignored.
• B) weighted by the number of months outstanding.
• C) considered outstanding at the beginning of the year.
• D) considered outstanding at the beginning of the earliest year reported.

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