Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Regarding Earnings

question 91

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Earnings per share is useful in comparing earnings performance across companies at the same point in time.
• B)Earnings per share is useful in comparing earnings performance for the same company over time.
• C)Earnings per share is calculated as net income minus dividends on preferred stock all divided by the average number of common shares outstanding.
• D)Earnings per share is forecasted by financial analysts.

Acknowledge the broad scope of financial reporting and the types of documents it includes.

Recognize the significance of evaluating past, current, and future performance and risk in financial analysis.

Understand the utility of financial statement analysis in personal and professional decision-making.

Realize the role of expert judgment in interpreting financial statement analysis.

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