Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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Author: Chad J. Zutter, Scott B. Smart
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Chapter 3.2, Problem 3.8RQ
Summary Introduction
To discuss:
The reason for comparing the ratios calculated utilising financial statements that are dated during same point of time for the year.
Introduction:
Cross sectional ratio analysis is a tool of financial analysis that compares the similar financial analysis ratios for firms within a same industry at same point of time. It is the preferable mode of comparison of financial analysis.
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