Preferred Dividends Are Subtracted from Earnings When Computing Earnings Per

question 97

Multiple Choice

Preferred dividends are subtracted from earnings when computing 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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