Horizontal Analysis Is Performed When

question 21

Multiple Choice

Horizontal analysis is performed when:

• A) total assets are set at 100% and all other balances are shown as a percentage of total assets.
• B) financial statement data are shown for two periods with the amount and percentage of change for each line item.
• C) there is a need to calculate and compare key ratios from period to period.
• D) income statement amounts are shown as a percentage of total sales.

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