The Percentage Analysis of Increases and Decreases in Related Items

question 218

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Parallel analysis
• B) Reciprocal analysis
• C) Horizontal analysis
• D) Vertical analysis

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