To Be Admissible Under the Reputation Exception to the Hearsay

question 40

Multiple Choice

To be admissible under the Reputation Exception to the Hearsay Rule, the statement:

• A)must be offered to rehabilitate a witness
• B)must contain specific examples of the character trait at issue
• C)must be based on reputation among associates or in the community
• D)there is no Exception to the Hearsay Rule for reputation

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Definitions:

If-Converted Method

A calculation technique used to assess the impact on diluted earnings per share if all convertible securities were converted into common stock.

Convertible Securities

Financial instruments, such as bonds or preferred stocks, that can be converted into a predetermined number of common stock or equity shares.

Diluted Earnings

The reduced earnings per share figure when considering the conversion into common stock of all potential shares that could dilute earnings.

Assumed Shares

Shares that are considered to have been issued in hypothetical scenarios, such as in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.