Dual Presentation of the Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

question 56

Multiple Choice

Dual presentation of the basic and diluted earnings per share amounts is

• A)required for corporations with simple capital structures
• B)optional for corporations with simple capital structures
• C)optional for corporations of any structure
• D)required for corporations with complex capital structures

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