A Company Is Considering Two Distinct Set of Circumstances That

question 75

Multiple Choice

A company is considering two distinct set of circumstances that assume high inflation and low inflation. In the high inflationary set of circumstances, the price per unit will be affected as well as the variable and fixed costs. If the low-inflation set of circumstances is considered the baseline, then the analysis concerning the high inflationary circumstances could be considered

• A) a sensitivity analysis.
• B) a scenario analysis.
• C) a Monte Carlo simulation.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Comparative Balance Sheet

A financial statement that presents the balances of assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity at two or more different points in time to analyze trends or changes.

Indirect Method

A method for preparing the cash flow statement that starts with net income and adjusts for non-cash transactions.

Operating Activities

The day-to-day activities involved in running a business, such as selling products, managing expenses, and paying employees, which are reflected in the cash flow statement.

Statement of Cash Flows

The Statement of Cash Flows is a financial report that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.