Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Analysis of Financial Statements

Question:

Which of the following is NOT the limitation of financial statement analysis of a company?

Options:

Financial analysis is just a study of reports of the company.

 Financial analysis does not consider price level changes.

The financial statements are prepared on the basis of accounting concept, as such, it does not reflect the current position.

Financial Statements are helpful in identifying the financial weakness of a firm.

Correct Answer:

Financial Statements are helpful in identifying the financial weakness of a firm.

Explanation:

Financial Statements are helpful in identifying the financial weakness of a firm.-It is importance of Financial Statements.

Limitations of financial analysis are:
1. Financial analysis does not consider price level changes.
2. Financial analysis may be misleading without the knowledge of the changes in accounting procedure followed by a firm.
3. Financial analysis is just a study of reports of the company.
4. Monetary information alone is considered in financial analysis while non-monetary aspects are ignored
5. The financial statements are prepared on the basis of accounting concept, as such, it does not reflect the current position.