For a Firm with a Simple Capital Structure, EPS Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

For a firm with a simple capital structure, EPS is:

• A) earnings available to common and preferred shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common and preferred shares outstanding.
• B) earnings available to common and preferred shareholders divided by the number of common and preferred shares outstanding at the end of the reporting period.
• C) reported for both basic and diluted EPS.
• D) reported for both earnings before discontinued operations and net income.

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