To Calculate Earnings Per Share, Preferred Dividends Declared

question 63

Multiple Choice

To calculate earnings per share, preferred dividends declared

• A) should be subtracted from profit.
• B) should be added to profit.
• C) have no impact on the earnings per share calculation.
• D) must be added to the number of common shares issued.

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