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What does horizontal analysis evaluate?
What does horizontal analysis evaluate?
- Financial statement data as a percentage of a base amount
- Ratios to compare financial statement items
- Intracompany and intercompany basis
- Series of financial statement data over a period of time (correct)
What is the focus of vertical analysis?
What is the focus of vertical analysis?
- Using ratios to compare financial statement items
- Evaluating a series of financial statement data over a period of time
- Evaluating financial statement data by expressing each item as a percentage of a base amount (correct)
- Assessing a company's financial health and profitability
What is the primary purpose of ratio analysis?
What is the primary purpose of ratio analysis?
- Express financial statement data as a percentage of a base amount
- Assess a company's financial health and profitability
- Compare financial statement items using ratios (correct)
- Evaluate financial statement data over a period of time
What does intracompany basis refer to in financial statement analysis?
What does intracompany basis refer to in financial statement analysis?
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What is the significance of industry averages in financial statement analysis?
What is the significance of industry averages in financial statement analysis?
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Financial Statement Analysis
- Horizontal analysis evaluates the trend of a company's financial performance over time by comparing line items in its financial statements.
- Vertical analysis focuses on the relationship between a single item on a financial statement and the total base item, providing a detailed breakdown of financial statement components.
- The primary purpose of ratio analysis is to evaluate the financial performance and position of a company by calculating and interpreting various financial ratios.
- Intracompany basis in financial statement analysis refers to the analysis of a company's financial statements over time, showcasing its performance and progress.
- Industry averages in financial statement analysis are significant as they provide a benchmark for companies to compare their performance with that of their peers, facilitating a more comprehensive evaluation.
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