When a Horizontal Analysis Is Performed and a Zero or Negative

question 177

Multiple Choice

When a horizontal analysis is performed and a zero or negative amount is reported in the base year, then

• A) no percentage change can be computed.
• B) the percent change will be negative.
• C) the accountant has made a mistake.
• D) the percentage change will be 100% of greater.

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