Horizontal Analysis

question 63

Multiple Choice

Horizontal analysis:

• A) Is a method used to evaluate changes in financial data across time.
• B) Is also called vertical analysis.
• C) Is the presentation of financial ratios.
• D) Is a tool used to evaluate financial statement items relative to industry statistics.
• E) Evaluates financial data across industries.

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Definitions:

Sales Dollars

The total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, measured in dollar amount.

Common Fixed Expenses

Expenses that remain constant in total regardless of changes in the level of activity or volume of output.

Break-even

The point at which total cost and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain.

Net Operating Income

The total profit of a company after operating expenses but before deducting interest and taxes.