The Primary Reason the Income Statement Is Forecast Prior to the Balance

question 55

Multiple Choice

The primary reason the income statement is forecast prior to the balance sheet in the financial planning process is because ______ must be estimated. 

• A)current liabilities that change naturally with changes in sales
• B)funds that must raise externally through new borrowing or by selling new stock
• C)the market value of stock in the coming year
• D)the amount of retained earnings the company expects to generate during the year
• E)the total of cash flows from various activities during the year

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Definitions:

Growth Rate

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Competitor's Increases

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Same Species

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