Financial Accounting, Student Value Edition (4th Edition)
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Chapter 12, Problem 21BE
Horizontal analysis (Learning Objective 2) 15-20 min.
What were the dollar and percentage changes in Fessler’s Fine Furnishings. Inc., net
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
Total Current Assets..................................................... | $510,000 | $495,000 | $470,000 |
Total Current Liabilities................................................ | 448,000 | 419,000 | 371,000 |
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