The Main Purpose of Reporting Diluted Earnings Per Share Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of reporting diluted earnings per share is to

• A) provide a comparison figure for debt holders.
• B) indicate earnings shareholders will receive in future periods.
• C) distinguish between companies with a complex capital structure and companies with a simple capital structure.
• D) show the maximum possible dilution of earnings.

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