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Basic Question 22 of 40

The if-converted method of computing earnings per share (EPS) data assumes conversion of the applicable securities as of the ______.

A. beginning of the period reported, or at the time of issuance if later
B. beginning of the period, regardless of issuance date
C. mid-way point of the period reported

User Contributed Comments 3

User Comment
azramirza whats if the converted method?
vatsa Its a method for computing diluted EPS. If a company is having potentially dilutive securities, if-converted method tries to determine EPS if dilutive securities were actually converted in to common stock at the beginning of the year.
khalifa92 the timing of conversion doesn't change dilutive eps
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe how earnings per share is calculated and calculate and interpret a company's basic and diluted earnings per share for companies with simple and complex capital structures including those with antidilutive securities

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 2.