When Comparing Client Data with Similar Prior-Period Data

question 125

Multiple Choice

When comparing client data with similar prior-period data,

• A)if there has been no significant changes in the client's operations in the current year,much of the detail making up the totals in the financial statements should remain unchanged.
• B)comparison of details must take the form of details over time.
• C)comparing totals with previous years considers growth in the business activity.
• D)percent relationships fail to consider declines in the business activity.

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