Answer:
The correct answer is letter "D": Is useful in comparing earnings performance for the same company over time.
Explanation:
Earnings Per Share or EPS is a measure of the income of one given company. EPS is determined by subtracting dividends from the company's profit and dividing the amount by the number of outstanding shares. Higher EPS are convenient for institutions since it implies the revenue is being higher which is likely to attract more investors.
Answer:
D) $0
Explanation:
The depreciation method changed, but the previous depreciation expense has already been recorded and subject to taxes. Therefore the new straight line depreciation should start with the remaining asset value and calculate the depreciation expense for the remaining 6 years:
For example, if the purchase value was $1,200,000 (= $300,000 x 4), the remaining value would be $675,000 then the depreciation expense will be $112,500 per year during the next 6 years starting on year 9.