CPA Accounting Chapter 26: Earnings Per Share

Screenshot of consolidated financial statements The learning objective of this chapter is clear: to correctly calculate and disclose two items—basic earnings per share (EPS) and diluted EPS. Mastering these calculations means you’ve largely succeeded. 1. Basic EPS = Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders ÷ Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding 2. When calculating diluted EPS, assume that all dilutive potential ordinary shares were already exercised at the time of issuance. There are only five types of equity instruments involved: convertible bonds, warrants, stock options, restricted stock, and share repurchase commitments. (Mnemonic: 'convertible bonds, warrants, options; restricted stock, repurchase commitments'—3 + 2.) This chapter can be linked with the share-based payment chapter’s discussion of restricted stock; however, restricted stock itself need not be studied separately.

What is the difference between earnings per share (EPS) and dividends?

Earnings per share (EPS), also known as earnings per ordinary share or net profit per share, refers to the ratio of net profit after tax to the total number of shares outstanding. It represents the portion of a company’s net profit (or net loss) allocable to each ordinary share held by shareholders. Dividends refer to the portion of a company’s profits distributed annually to investors, calculated as a fixed amount or percentage per share. Relationship between EPS and dividend per share: EPS represents the allocation of the company’s entire net profit across each share; dividend per share reflects the portion—or possibly all—of that EPS actually distributed to shareholders. Thus, EPS and dividend per share represent a 'whole versus part' relationship. Example: Company A has 2,000 shares outstanding and reports net income of RMB 6 million for 2022. The company declares a cash dividend of RMB 2 per 10 shares (i.e., '10-for-2'). 1. EPS = 6,000,000 ÷ 2,000 = RMB 0.30 per share. 2. Dividend per share = 2 ÷ 10 = RMB 0.20 per share—i.e., RMB 0.20 of the RMB 0.30 EPS is distributed to shareholders.

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