The 2020 income statement of Tanel Corporation showed net income of $860,000, which included a loss from

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The 2020 income statement of Tanel Corporation showed net income of $860,000, which included a loss from discontinued operations of $140,000. Tanel had 25,000 common shares outstanding all year. 

(a) Calculate earnings per share (EPS) for 2020 as it should be reported to shareholders. Round to the nearest cent. 

(b) Discuss why Tanel Corporation's reporting of EPS is useful to financial statement users.

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Intermediate Accounting Volume 2

ISBN: 9781119497042

12th Canadian Edition

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

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