What are the differences between basic and diluted earnings per share? What are the differences between the numerator and the denominator in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations? What actions can an organization take in order to improve their earnings per share? What is the experience of either your organization or an organization that you are familiar with when it comes to any of these actions? As an investor, do you evaluate a company as a potential investment using basic or diluted earnings per share? Explain why.