All of the Following Statements Regarding Vertical Analysis Are True

question 150

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding vertical analysis are true except:

• A) Vertical analysis may be prepared for several periods to analyze changes in relationships over time.
• B) In a vertical analysis of a balance sheet, each asset item is stated as a percent of total assets.
• C) In a vertical analysis of an income statement, each item is stated as a percent of total expenses.
• D) Major differences between a company's vertical analysis and industry averages should be investigated.

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