Horizontal Analysis Evaluates a Series of Financial Statement Data Over

question 82

Multiple Choice

Horizontal analysis evaluates a series of financial statement data over a period of time

• A) that has been arranged from the highest number to the lowest number.
• B) that has been arranged from the lowest number to the highest number.
• C) to determine which items are in error.
• D) to determine the amount and/or percentage increase or decrease that has taken place.

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Definitions:

Projected Future Sales

An estimate of the amount of sales or revenues that a company expects to achieve in a future period.

Debt-Equity Ratio

An index showing the relative financing contribution of equity and debt to a company's assets.

Growth Rate

The rate at which a company's sales, earnings, dividends, or other financial indicators increase over a period of time.