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Financial Statement Data For The Years Ended December 31 For
Financial Statement Data For The Years Ended December 31 For
for
Financial statement data for the years ended December 31 for
Financial statement data for the years ended December 31 for Dovetail Corporation follow:
_________________________________________ 20Y3 _______________ 20Y2
Net income ............................................. $448,750 ............... $376,000
Preferred dividends ..................................... $40,000 .................. $40,000
Average number of common shares outstanding ... 75,000 shares .... 60,000 shares
a. Determine the earnings per share for 20Y3 and 20Y2.
b. Does the change in the earnings per share from 20Y2 to 20Y3 indicate a favorable or
unfavorable trend?