For calculating EPS, the following order will be followed.
(A) Calculate number of equity shares
(B) Calculate earning available for equity share holders
(C) Compute profit after tax
(D) Compute EPS
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
For calculating EPS, the following order will be followed.
(A) Calculate number of equity shares
(B) Calculate earning available for equity share holders
(C) Compute profit after tax
(D) Compute EPS
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
Steps: first compute Profit After Tax (C), then deduct preference dividend to get earnings available to equity shareholders (B), next determine the number of equity shares (A), and finally compute EPS by dividing (B) by (A), giving (D).