(CMA Adapted, Jun 88 #19) Which One of the Following

question 79

Multiple Choice

(CMA adapted, Jun 88 #19) Which one of the following items would likely increase earnings per share (EPS) of a corporation?

• A)purchase of treasury stock.
• B)declaration of a stock split.
• C)declaration of a stock dividend.
• D)an increase in the common stock shares authorized to be issued.
• E)an increase in the preferred stock shares authorized to be issued.

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