Horizontal Analysis Is Performed When

question 6

Multiple Choice

Horizontal analysis is performed when:

• A)total assets are set at 100% and all other balances are a percentage of total assets.
• B)the percentage change in the balance sheet and income statement numbers is computed for one period to the next.
• C)there is a need to calculate and compare key ratios from period to period.
• D)income statement amounts are shown as a percentage of total sales.

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