When a horizontal analysis is performed, O the percent change from cost of goods sold to net income will be negative. O the percentage change will be 100% or greater when comparing net sales to net income. O if the base year is zero, the accountant has made a mistake. O a series of financial statement data over a period of time is evaluated.
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Horizontal analysis, also known as trend analysis, is a financial statement analysis technique that compares financial data over a period of time. It shows the percentage change in each line item from one period to another. Show more…
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