The Two Main Weaknesses of Pro Forma Financial Statements Are

question 47

Multiple Choice

The two main weaknesses of pro forma financial statements are ________.

• A)they produce inaccurate forecasts and they cannot be used by anyone outside the firm
• B)they assume that the firm's past financial condition is an accurate indicator of its future and that managers can force particular accounts to take on particular desired values
• C)stockholders take the pro forma forecasts too seriously,which causes volatility in stock prices when actual outcomes deviate from forecasts
• D)pro forma statements provide useful forecasts of profits,but not cash flows,and they rely too much on the assumption that income statement items will grow at the same rate as sales

Apprehend the phases in the life of an organization and their characteristics.

Describe the five levels of performance excellence and the attributes of each level.

Acknowledge the role of Level 5 leadership in organizational success.

Understand and identify the different evolutionary processes and speciation mechanisms.

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The process of identifying, analyzing, and finding solutions to challenging situations or obstacles.

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Heifetz

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