The Primary Advantage of Using Compustat Over Using the S&P

question 42

Multiple Choice

The primary advantage of using Compustat over using the S&P manuals is that Compustat

• A)Is faster
• B)Covers more companies and more industries
• C)Carries much more financial data
• D)More than one of the above

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Definitions:

Select

To choose or pick from a group, often implying careful choice or preference.

Conference

A formal meeting for discussion, often focusing on a specific area of interest or professional field, involving presentations and exchanges of information.

Budget

A financial plan outlining expected revenue and expenditure over a specified period, often used by businesses, individuals, and governments to manage resources.

Impoundment Control Act

A 1974 U.S. law designed to restrict the power of the President to impound funds appropriated by Congress, ensuring that authorized funds are spent.