In calculating the weighted average of common shares outstanding, when a stock dividend or stock split occurs, the additional shares are

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When a stock dividend or stock split occurs, the additional shares are considered outstanding at the beginning of the earliest year reported. This is because these events are treated retroactively, as if they had occurred at the start of the earliest period presented, to ensure comparability across periods.

In Calculating the Weighted Average of Common Shares Outstanding, When