The Retroactive Assumption for Stock Splits and Stock Dividends Assumes

The retroactive assumption for stock splits and stock dividends assumes that all splits and stock dividends occur at the beginning of the year, if the stock is outstanding at the beginning of the year. The retroactive assumption is also retroactive to ________.

A) the prior year
B) all prior years
C) the date of issue of the common shares
D) the past five years reported in the current annual report