The Earnings Per Share of Common Stock Calculation

question 19

Multiple Choice

The earnings per share of common stock calculation:

• A) is made by dividing net income by the number of shares of common stock outstanding at the end of the year.
• B) is complicated by the declaration of cash dividends during the year.
• C) includes gains or losses from treasury stock transactions.
• D)is complicated by the presence of preferred stock in the capital structure.

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