Fundamental Accounting Principles
Fundamental Accounting Principles
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ISBN: 9781259536359
Author: John J Wild, Ken Shaw Accounting Professor, Barbara Chiappetta Fundamental Accounting Principles
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17, Problem 4E
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Introduction:

Common Size Comparative Statements

• Common size statements are comparative financial statements that facilitate data analysis and comparison of the financial results with the results of previous time periods.

• While preparing a common size financial statement, the elements of the financial statements such as expenses, costs and net results (profit / loss) are expressed as a percentage of a fixed base, usually the sales for the year.

• The individual cost elements are then analyzed and year on year analysis is performed in order to check if the growth in revenues correspond to a matching proportionate increase and vice versa.

• The main purpose of common size financial statements is to enable comparison with results of previous financial time periods and also facilitate tracking and review.

To Calculate:

Express the financial statements in common size percents and provide analysis on the results.

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