Regarding Earnings Per Share (EPS) Data

question 100

Multiple Choice

Regarding earnings per share (EPS) data

• A) both public and private corporations are required to report EPS on the face of the income statement.
• B) although public corporations are required to report EPS, private corporations are not.
• C) EPS related to comprehensive income is required.
• D) financial analysts do not attach much importance to EPS data.

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