To Compute Trend Percents the Analyst Should

question 38

Multiple Choice

To compute trend percents the analyst should:

• A) Select a base period, assign each item in the base period statement a weight of 100%, and then express financial numbers from other periods as a percent of their base period number.
• B) Subtract the analysis period number from the base period number.
• C) Subtract the base period amount from the analysis period amount, divide the result by the analysis period amount, then multiply that amount by 100.
• D) Compare amounts across industries using Dun and Bradstreet.
• E) All of these.

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