When a Firm Has Securities Outstanding That, If Exchanged for Shares

question 151

True/False

When a firm has securities outstanding that, if exchanged for shares of common stock, would decrease basic earnings per share by 30% or more, generally accepted accounting principles require a dual presentation: basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share.

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