For Purposes of Computing the Weighted Average Number of Shares

question 28

Multiple Choice

For purposes of computing the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year, a midyear event that must be treated as occurring at the beginning of the year is the:

• A)Purchase of treasury stock.
• B)Declaration and issuance of stock dividend.
• C)Issuance of stock warrants.
• D)Sale of additional common shares.

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