How Is Vertical Analysis Performed and How Is It Used

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Essay

How is vertical analysis performed and how is it used in financial statement analysis?

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Reward System

The brain structures involved in reinforcing behaviors through pleasurable sensations, encouraging repetition of those behaviors.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and the regulation of mood and movement.