In Calculating the Rate of Return on Average Investment, Average

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In calculating the rate of return on average investment, average investment should be calculated as (beginning book value + ending book value)/2.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Analysis

An analytical method in financial statements analysis where amounts in a series of financial statements are compared line by line to detect changes and trends over different periods.

Vertical Analyses

An accounting method where each entry in a financial statement is listed as a percentage of another item to analyze relative size and composition.

Horizontal Analyses

Analysis technique for financial statements that evaluates changes in financial information over multiple reporting periods using percentage or absolute comparisons to find growth or decline trends.

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance and position of a business, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.