Which of the Following Has No Effect on the Computation

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has no effect on the computation of earnings per share for the current period?

• A) The amount of cash dividends declared or paid to preferred stockholders.
• B) The amount of cash dividends declared or paid to common stockholders.
• C) Net income.
• D) The number of shares of common stock authorized.

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Definitions:

Budget Deficit

A budget deficit occurs when an entity, typically a government, spends more money than it receives in revenue over a specific period.

Exports

Goods or services sent to another country for sale.

Dumping

The practice of selling a product in a foreign market at a price that is below the cost of production or below the price in the home market, often with the aim of driving out competition.

Producer

A producer is an individual or organization that creates goods or services for sale to consumers or other businesses.