The 2017 income statement of Wasmeier Corporation showed net income of \(480,000 and a loss from discontinued operations of \)120,000. Wasmeier had 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding all year. Prepare Wasmeier’s income statement presentation of earnings per share.

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Wasmeier’s income statement presentation of earnings per shareis as follows:

Income from discontinued operations $6.00

Discontinued operations (loss) $1.20

Net income $4.80

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Determining the earnings per share

Income from discontinued operations: ($600,000/100,000)

Discontinued operations (loss): ($120,000/100,000)

Net income: ($480,000/100,000)

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Income statement presentation of earnings per share

Earnings Per Share
Income from discontinued operations
$6.00
Discontinued operations (loss)
($1.20)
Net income
$4.80

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