Horizontal Analysis Is a Technique for Evaluating a Series of Financial

question 48

Multiple Choice

Horizontal analysis is a technique for evaluating a series of financial statement data over a period of time

• A) that has been arranged from the highest amount to the lowest amount.
• B) that has been arranged from lowest amount to the highest amount.
• C) to determine which items are in error.
• D) to determine the amount and/or percentage increase or decrease that has taken place.

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Definitions:

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