AS 20 - Earnings Per Share MCQ

Question 1

1. Additional 50,000 shares were issued on July 1, and 25,000 shares were re- acquired on September 1. The weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year on Dec. 31 is

A) 1,40,000 shares

B) 1,25,000 shares

D) 1,20,000 shares

Answer

C) 1,16,667 shares ✓

Question 2

2. As per AS 20, potential equity shares should be treated as dilutive when, and only when, their conversion to equity shares would

B) Increase net profit per share from continuing ordinary operations.

C) Make no change in net profit per share from continuing ordinary operations.

D) Decrease net loss per share from continuing ordinary operations.

Answer

A) Decrease net profit per share from continuing ordinary operations. ✓

Question 3

3. As per AS 20, equity shares which are issuable upon the satisfaction of certain conditions resulting from contractual arrangements are

A) Dilutive potential equity shares

C) Contractual issued shares

D) Potential equity shares

Answer

B) Contingently issuable shares ✓

AS 20 - Earnings Per Share MCQ

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