Michaud Ltd

question 34

Multiple Choice

Michaud Ltd. has the following information available for 2011 and 2012: Which of the following statements is true regarding horizontal analysis with respect to Michaud?

• A) It would show total assets has increased by 30 percent.
• B) It would show total assets has increased by 53.8 percent.
• C) There is not enough information available to perform horizontal analysis.
• D) Horizontal analysis can not be performed using total assets.

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