The Use of Alternative Accounting Methods

question 116

Multiple Choice

The use of alternative accounting methods

• A) is not a problem in ratio analysis because the footnotes disclose the method used.
• B) may be a problem in ratio analysis even if disclosed.
• C) is not a problem in ratio analysis since eventually all methods will lead to the same end.
• D) is only a problem in ratio analysis with respect to inventory.

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