Accounting Principles, Volume 2: Chapters 13 - 26
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Author: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel
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Chapter 18, Problem 21Q
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Income from Continuing Operations: The income from continuing operations refers to the income that a company generates through the operational activities of the company and that is reported in the income statement.
Earnings per Share: The earnings per share refer to that amount which is derived by dividing the net income from the number of shares which are outstanding. The earnings per share determine the profitability of a company and help as a tool to measure the financial position of the company.
To determine: The more relevant earning per share figure for investment decision and the reason for it.
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Accounting Principles, Volume 2: Chapters 13 - 26
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