Earnings Per Share Should Always Be Shown Separately for

question 39

Multiple Choice

Earnings per share should always be shown separately for

• A)net income and gross profit.
• B)net income and pretax income.
• C)income from continuing operations.
• D)discontinued operations and prior period adjustments.

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Definitions:

Incorrectly Recorded

Incorrectly recorded refers to errors or inaccuracies in financial reporting or data entry, which can impact financial statements and analyses.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made in accounting records to update the balances of accounts at the end of an accounting period.

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been written and recorded in the issuing firm's books but have not yet cleared or been deducted from the firm's bank account.

Checks Presented

Checks that have been written and given to payees but not yet cleared through the banking system.