Horizontal Analysis Is a Technique for Evaluating Financial Statement Data

question 154

Multiple Choice

Horizontal analysis is a technique for evaluating financial statement data

• A) within a period of time.
• B) over a period of time.
• C) on a certain date.
• D) as it may appear in the future.

Analyze the impact of changes in COGS and other variables on net income and taxes.

Understand the calculation and implications of dividends, retained earnings, and their relation to net income.

Recognize the calculation and categories of current assets, including exceptions.

Differentiate among various income statement line items and their implications on business performance.

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Definitions:

Maturity Risk

The risk of loss to an investor from changes in the price of a bond that arise from changes in the market interest rate. Also called price risk and interest rate risk. The term maturity risk emphasizes the fact that interest-induced price changes are larger with longer maturities.

Bond Prices

The market price for which a bond is bought or sold, influenced by interest rates, credit quality, and other factors.

Interest Rate Movements

Fluctuations in the interest rate over time which can affect borrowing costs and investment returns.

Stock and Bond Markets

Financial markets where shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded, and where debt securities are bought and sold.