Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Analysis of Financial Statements

Question:
Which step of financial statement analysis helps in drawing inferences of conclusions?
Options:
Analysis
Interpretation
Comparison
All of above
Correct Answer:
Interpretation
Explanation:
The term ‘financial analysis’ includes both ‘analysis and interpretation’. The term analysis means simplification of financial data by methodical classification given in the financial statements. Interpretation means explaining the meaning and significance of the data. These two are complimentary to each other.