Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Analysis of Financial Statements

Question:

Which objective of financial statement analysis pertains to assessing the firm's financial health as a whole?

Options:

To ascertain the relative importance of different components of the financial position

To judge the ability of the firm to repay its debt

To assess the current profitability and operational efficiency of the firm

To identify the reasons for change in the profitability/financial position of the firm

Correct Answer:

To assess the current profitability and operational efficiency of the firm

Explanation:

The objective of financial statement analysis that pertains to assessing the firm's financial health as a whole is to assess the current profitability and operational efficiency of the firm. This objective involves analyzing the financial statements to understand how well the company is performing in terms of generating profits and how efficiently it is utilizing its resources to achieve its operational objectives.