In Interpreting Common-Size Financial Statements Denominated in a Foreign Currency,a

question 73

Multiple Choice

In interpreting common-size financial statements denominated in a foreign currency,a word of caution is

• A)There may be differences in the accounting principles the companies use for reporting.
• B)There may be differences in the culture of the company's stakeholders.
• C)There may be differences in the time period covered in the statements.
• D)There may be differences in the time period covered in the investors.

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