All of the Following Statements About Vertical Analysis Are True

question 45

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about vertical analysis are true except

• A) vertical analysis is also called common size analysis.
• B) amounts on the income statement are expressed as a percentage of net sales.
• C) vertical analysis shows the relative size of each item in the statement of financial position.
• D) vertical analysis is also called trend analysis.

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Definitions:

Standard Variable Overhead

The budgeted, or standard, cost associated with variable overheads that change with the level of production activity.

Actual Units Produced

refers to the tangible count of items manufactured during a specific period in a production facility.

Variances

The difference between planned, budgeted, or standard costs and actual costs, often analyzed to understand and improve business performance.

Standard

A level of quality or attainment.