Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Analysis of Financial Statements

Question:

Which of the following tools are used in vertical analysis?

Options:

Common Size Statement

Financial Ratio

Both 1 and 2

None of these

Correct Answer:

Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Vertical analysis is a financial analysis technique used to assess the relative proportions of different items within a financial statement. It involves expressing each line item of a financial statement as a percentage of a common base amount. The purpose of vertical analysis is to identify the composition and significance of individual elements in relation to the total or the base amount. Common size statements and financial ratios are the two tools employed in vertical analysis.