Bundle: Managerial Accounting, Loose-leaf Version, 14th - Book Only
Bundle: Managerial Accounting, Loose-leaf Version, 14th - Book Only
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ISBN: 9781337541398
Author: Carl Warren; James M. Reeve; Jonathan Duchac
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 2E

1.

To determine

Vertical Analysis

Vertical analysis is prepared to analyze the relationship among various financial statements with a particular base amount.

Formula:

Vertical analysis percentage =(Specific itemBaseamount)×100

This analysis is otherwise called as common-size statement.

To prepare: Comparative income statement for the two-year period.

Given info: Income statement for the two year period

2.

To determine

To comment: Significant relationships revealed by the vertical analysis.

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