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How to compute the basic earnings per share to be reported on comparative statements.

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Compute weighted average & basic earnings How to compute weighted average number of common shares outstanding to be reported on comparative statements

How to compute the basic earnings per share to be reported on comparative statements

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"Comparative Statement are the statement on which balance sheets, income statements, or statements of changes in financial position are assembled side by side for review purposes. Changes that have occurred in individual categories from year to year and over the years are easily noted. The key factor revealed is the trend in an account or financial statement category over time. A comparison of financial statements over two to three years can be undertaken by computing the year-to-year change in ...

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