If You Are Comparing Your Company's Results with Those of Other

question 37

Multiple Choice

If you are comparing your company's results with those of other companies in the industry, the process is called:

• A) a horizontal analysis.
• B) a trend analysis.
• C) benchmarking.
• D) sensitivity analysis.

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Definitions:

Major Line Of Business

The primary area or category of product or service offering that generates the most revenue for a company.

Discontinued Items

Financial reporting of components of an entity that have been disposed of or classified as held for sale.

Reported Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue, as presented in its financial statements.

Company's Value

The total worth of a company, often assessed in terms of market capitalization, asset value, or revenue.