The Percentage Analysis of Increases and Decreases in Individual Items

question 46

Multiple Choice

The percentage analysis of increases and decreases in individual items in comparative financial statements is called

• A) vertical analysis
• B) solvency analysis
• C) profitability analysis
• D) horizontal analysis

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