One Problem with Comparing Financial Ratios Prepared by Different Reporting

question 44

Multiple Choice

One problem with comparing financial ratios prepared by different reporting agencies is

• A) some agencies receive financial information later than others.
• B) agencies vary in their policies as to what is included in specific calculations.
• C) some agencies are careless in their reporting.
• D) some firms are more conservative in their accounting practices.
• E) none of these.

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