Question

Anti-dilutive securities:_________.Select one:a. should be included in the computation of diluted earnings per share but not basic earnings per share.b. are those whose inclusion in earnings per share computations would cause basic earnings per share to exceed diluted earnings per share.c. include stock options and warrants whose exercise price is less than the average market price of common stock.d. should always be ignored in the computation of diluted EPS.

Answer 1

Answer: D. should always be ignored in the computation of diluted EPS.

Explanation:

Anti-Dilutive Securities refers to the financial instruments that an organization has which can when converted into the common stock, will lead to an increase in the organization's earning per share.

Unlike the diluted activities which brings about the reduction in the earnings per share, antidilutive maintain or increase the EPS. Therefore, anti-dilutive securities should always be ignored in the computation of diluted EPS.