When calculating earnings per share, the effect of after-tax interest expense paid on convertible bonds that are dilutive is to:
A) Increase net income for diluted earnings per share and not for basic earnings per share.
B) Decrease net income for basic earnings per share and not for diluted earnings per share.
C) Increase net income for both basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share.
D) Decrease net income for both basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share.
Answer: A) Increase net income for diluted earnings per share and not for basic earnings per share.
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