Which of the Following Statements Relating to Earnings Per Share

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relating to earnings per share is not true?

• A)Earnings per share is an often-reported measure of the potential return to stockholders.
• B)Earnings per share is a financial measure.
• C)Earnings per share is a cash measure.
• D)Earnings per share is based on the accrual basis of accounting.

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