Preferred Dividends Are Subtracted from Earnings When Computing Basic Earnings

question 203

Multiple Choice

Preferred dividends are subtracted from earnings when computing basic earnings per share whether or not the dividends are declared or paid if the preferred stock is:

• A) Callable.
• B) Convertible.
• C) Participating.
• D) Cumulative.

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