Which of the following is not involved in the estimation of the earnings per share (EPS) for a stock market series?
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A. B. C. D. E. F.Explanation
While somewhat intuitively appealing, the estimation of next year's dividend payout ratio is not necessary when determining the anticipated EPS for a stock market series. The other five choices represent all the necessary steps in the estimation process.