In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States,the ________ must be reported on the financial statements.
A) price-earnings ratio
B) dividend payout ratio
C) earnings per share
D) dividend yield ratio

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According to GAAP, earnings per share (EPS) must be reported on financial statements. EPS represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. This figure is important for investors and analysts in evaluating a company's profitability and performance. The other options, such as the price-earnings ratio, dividend payout ratio, and dividend yield ratio, may also be important for investors but are not required to be reported under GAAP.

In Accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United