Chapter 16: Question 18 (page 874)
Define the following terms. (a) Basic earnings per share. (b) Potentially dilutive security. (c) Diluted earnings per share. (d) Complex capital structure. (e) Potential common stock.
Short Answer
Basic earnings per share are how much earning of the period is available to each outstanding common stock.
Potentially dilutive security is a security that can be traded for or changed exchange into common stock.
Diluted earnings per share are how much income for the period is available to each share of normal stock extraordinary.
Complex capital structure is the structure of an organization’s capital construction that includes dilutive securities.