The 2014 income statement of Schmidt Corporation showed net income of $1,230,000 and a loss from discontinued

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The 2014 income statement of Schmidt Corporation showed net income of $1,230,000 and a loss from discontinued operations of $105,000. Schmidt had 40,000 common shares outstanding all year.
(a) Calculate earnings per share for 2014 as it should be reported to shareholders.
(b) Discuss why Schmidt Corporation's reporting of earnings per share is useful to financial statement users.
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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-1118300855

10th Canadian Edition Volume 2

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield, Nicola M. Young, Irene M. Wiecek, Bruce J. McConomy

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