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The percentage analysis of increases and decreases in individual items in comparative financial statements is called

A) vertical analysis
B) solvency analysis
C) profitability analysis
D) horizontal analysis

Comparative Financial Statements

Financial statements that provide information for multiple accounting periods, typically side-by-side, allowing for analysis of trends, performance, and financial position over time.

Vertical Analysis

A financial analysis method in which each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (assets, liabilities, and equities) in a balance sheet is represented as a proportion of the total account.

Profitability Analysis

The process of reviewing and evaluating a company's ability to generate income (profit) relative to revenue, balance sheet assets, operating costs, and equity over time.

  • Comprehend the basic principles and techniques for calculating horizontal analysis.
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