For Purposes of Computing the Weighted-Average Number of Shares Outstanding

question 131

Multiple Choice

For purposes of computing the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year,a mid-year event that must be treated as occurring at the beginning of the year is the:

• A) Stock split.
• B) Sale of additional common shares.
• C) Issuance of stock warrants.
• D) Purchase of treasury stock.

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