Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the reporting of earnings per share (EPS)?
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Diluted EPS must be less than or equal to basic EPS. |
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Basic EPS must be less than diluted EPS. |
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Basic EPS can be less than diluted EPS. |
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The EPS when antidilutive securities are converted into shares of common stock is less than basic EPS. |
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The correct answer was A.
Antidilutive securities are securities that would increase EPS if exercised or converted to common stock. |