Indicate Whether Each of the Following Statements About Financial Statement

question 161

True/False

Indicate whether each of the following statements about financial statement analysis is true or false.________ a)Meaningful comparisons between two companies generally should be made using percentage analysis or ratio analysis, not absolute amounts.________ b)The materiality of accounting information refers to whether it is viewed as favorable (good news)or unfavorable (bad news).________ c)Companies must account for immaterial items in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.________ d)To judge the materiality of an absolute financial statement amount, one must consider the size of the company reporting it.________ e)Comparing percentages derived from financial statement analysis has the drawback of varying materiality levels.

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