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ACCOUNTING,CHAP.1-13
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ISBN: 9781305088412
Author: WARREN
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.1BPR
1.
To determine
Horizontal Analysis
Horizontal analysis refers to the measurement of percentage change in the comparative financial statements. It compares the items from the financial statements from one to the other years, and indicates the trends.
To Prepare: The horizontal analysis of the comparative income statement of Company M for the two-year period, using 2015 as the base year.
Given info: Income statement for 2016 and 2015.
2.
To determine
To comment: Significant relationships revealed by the horizontal analysis.
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