Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Analysis of Financial Statements

Question:

Identify the other name of common size statement, which is one of the tools of analysis of financial statements.

Options:

Comparative statements

Cash flow analysis

Component percentage statement

Ratio analysis

Correct Answer:

Component percentage statement

Explanation:

A Common Size Statement, also referred to as a component percentage statement, is a financial tool used to analyze significant shifts and patterns in a company's financial position and operational performance. In this statement, each element is presented as a percentage of the total, typically based on the company's revenue from its operations. For instance, a common size balance sheet displays the percentage of each asset relative to the total assets, and the percentage of each liability relative to the total liabilities. Similarly, in the common size income statement, expenses are presented as a percentage of the revenue generated from operations. When such a statement is created for multiple time periods, it reveals how these percentages have changed over time.