NOTE 8. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE

The Company computes earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share”. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement. The Company computes Basic EPS by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all diluted potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible notes and preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options, warrants and convertible preferred stock. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.

Potential dilutive securities that are not included in the calculations of diluted net loss per share because their effect is anti-dilutive are as follows as of December 31st (in common equivalent shares):