Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Analysis of Financial Statements

Question:

What is the procedure of preparing common size statements?
A) Calculate the percentage change between the absolute figures for each item in both "Year 1" and "Year 2" using the chosen common base.
B) List the absolute figures in rupees for two points in time, specifically for "Year 1" and "Year 2".
C) Choose a common base value for comparison purposes.

Options:

ABC

BCA

CAB

CBA

Correct Answer:

BCA

Explanation:

The procedure of preparing common size statements is as follows-
A) List the absolute figures in rupees for two points in time, specifically for "Year 1" and "Year 2".
B) Choose a common base value for comparison purposes.
C) Calculate the percentage change between the absolute figures for each item in both "Year 1" and "Year 2" using the chosen common base.

Particulars First Year
(Amount in rupees)
Second Year
(Amount in rupees)
Percentage of year 1 Percentage of year 2