When Evaluating the Financial Position of a Business He or She

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Multiple Choice

When evaluating the financial position of a business he or she is considering buying, an entrepreneur should examine:

• A) its income statements and balance sheets from the past three to five years.
• B) its income tax returns for the past three to five years.
• C) the owner's compensation and that of relatives.
• D) All of the above

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