Which Statement About the Quality of Reported EPS Is FALSE

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the quality of reported EPS is FALSE?

• A) Earnings quality assessments are to make and require considerable expertise in accounting and financial analysis.
• B) Reported EPS is not the precise figure that it first appears to be.
• C) It is necessary to make adjustments to reported EPS figures when making cross-sectional comparisons.
• D) Quality of earnings is generally consistent among companies in the same industry.

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