Earnings Per Share Is Calculated as Net Income Plus Preferred

question 16

True/False

Earnings per share is calculated as net income plus preferred dividends divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

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Definitions:

Break-even Point

The point at which total costs equal total revenue, meaning the business makes neither a profit nor a loss.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as materials, labor, and utility costs.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salary, or insurance, providing stability to a company's expense structure.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point, often expressed as a percentage.