Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part B

Chapter

Analysis of Financial Statements

Question:

Why the government is interested in analysis of financial statements of a company or companies?

Options:

To study the present business and economic conditions

For price regulations, taxation

Both option 1 and 2

None of these

Correct Answer:

Both option 1 and 2

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- Both option 1 and 2.

The government agencies need it for price regulations, taxation and other similar purposes. The analysis also provides the basis for many governmental actions relating to licensing, controls, fixing of prices, ceiling on profits, dividend freeze, tax subsidy and other concessions to the corporate sector.