All but One of the Following Is True of Common-Size

question 34

Multiple Choice

All but one of the following is true of common-size balance sheets.

• A) Each asset and liability item on the balance sheet is standardized by dividing it by total assets.
• B) Balance sheet accounts are represented as percentages of total assets.
• C) Each asset and liability item on the balance sheet is standardized by dividing it by sales.
• D) Common-size financial statements allow us to make meaningful comparisons between the financial statements of two firms that are different in size.

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