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2 What is the advantage of using comparative statements for financial analysis rather than statements for a single date or period?
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The advantage of using comparative statements of financial analysis is that makes it possible for a company to see how account values have changed over a period or periods of time. It also allows companies to trace what has happened to key assets and liabilities over the pwo or three years. It can be called the "trendy analysis"
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The percentage analysis of increases and decreases in individual items in comparative financial statements is called?
horizontal analysis
What includes the horizontal analysis of comparative statement?
In Horizontal analysis of statements companies tries to compare its financial statements with competitors to see that how well or bad they have performed.
What are Three of the most common tools of financial analysis are?
Commonly used tools of financial analysis are: Comparative statements Common size statements Trend analysis Ratio analysis Funds flow analysis Cash flow analysis. According to usage and requirements, comparative financial statements, common size statements, and vertical analysis are some of the most popular financial tools. Unlock the power of cash flow with direct integration with banks to power business insights with Paci.ai
What are the Benefits of financial ratio analysis?
One of the main benefits of financial ratio analysis is that it simplifies financial statements. Another advantage is that vital information is easily highlighted.
Is it acceptable practice to use unaudited reports for financial analysis?
You can analyze un-audited financial statements, buy you have to keep in mind that your ratio analysis, vertical analysis, and comparative analysis may be (probably are) inaccurate as to the companies 'real' financial position. You'd have to take any un-audited analysis results with a grain of salt. If you're buying a business, the seller should pay for the audit, or make sure there has been an audit of the statements in the past 2-3 years atleast so you can work with something real.
What has the author Gabi Ebbers written?
Gabi Ebbers has written: 'A comparative analysis of regulatory strategies in accounting and their impact on corporate compliance' -- subject(s): Accounting, Financial statements, Law and legislation, Mathematical models
What has the author Raj Kumar Agarwal written?
Raj Kumar Agarwal has written: 'Analysis of financial statements' -- subject(s): Financial statements, Finance, Trucking
Hoe does the concept of consistency aid in the analysis of financial statement?
How does the concept of consistency aid in the analysis of financial statements? What type of accounting disclosure is required if this concept is not applied?
What has the author B L Verma written?
B. L. Verma has written: 'Analysis of financial statements' -- subject(s): Electric utilities, Finance, Financial statements
What has the author Krishna G Palepu written?
Krishna G. Palepu has written: 'Introduction to business analysis & valuation' -- subject(s): Business enterprises, Valuation, Financial statements, Case studies 'Business Analysis and Valuation' 'Business Analysis and Valuation: Using Financial Statements'
What has the author Gerald I White written?
Gerald I. White has written: 'AIMR annual report supplement to accompany The analysis and use of financial statements' -- subject(s): Financial statements
What Tools and techniques used in financial management?
cost of capital,financial leverage,capital budgeting appraisal methods,ABC analysis,ratio analysis and cash flow statements.
