FRS 22 has been superseded by FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. For more information visit:

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Synopsis

FRS 22 is equivalent to IAS 33. It applies to companies whose ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares are publicly traded or companies in the process of issuing such shares in public markets.

It requires the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) which must be presented on the face of the income statement.

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding. The standard provides guidance on the calculation of these amounts.

Diluted EPS is calculated in the same way as basic EPS, however the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders and the weighted average number of shares are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

• Read FRC Summary on FRS 22

Last updated 21 June 2015