Firms Should Compare Their Gross, Operating and Net Profit Margins

question 5

Multiple Choice

Firms should compare their gross, operating and net profit margins to past years and other companies in order to [blank].

• A)evaluate the firm's performance
• B)identify expenses that are illegal
• C)better manage the reporting of the firm's earnings
• D)ensure that income statements are compiled on a cash basis

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