Which of the Following Is the Most Direct Method of Focusing

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most direct method of focusing on changes in the company's balance sheet and income statement?

• A) Calculating key ratios and comparing them from period to period
• B) Comparing account balances in the statements from one period to the next
• C) Performing a vertical analysis
• D) Performing a horizontal analysis

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