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Which of the following combinations of statements are NOT true regarding financial analysis and financial reporting metrics?(A) Financial analysis is used only by the creditors.(B) Comparative statements are a form of vertical analysis.(C) The financial statements of a business enterprise include a cash flow statement.(D) Ratio analysis establishes relationships between two financial variables.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A
    (B) and (D) only
  2. B
    (A) and (B) only
  3. C
    (C) and (D) only
  4. D
    (A) and (D) only

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Analyzing truth values for each proposition:(A) is False: Financial analysis is vital to external creditors, but also extensively utilized by internal management, shareholders, investors, tax agencies, and employees.(B) is False: Comparative statements compare line items over multiple years horizontally across columns. Thus, they represent a form of horizontal (dynamic) analysis, not vertical analysis.(C) is True: As per statutory laws, full corporate sets contain the Balance Sheet, Income statement, and Cash Flow Statement.(D) is True: Ratio analysis establishes mathematical dependencies or connections between relevant accounting variables.Statements (A) and (B) are incorrect.

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Which of the following combinations of statements are NOT true regarding financial analysis and financial reporting metrics?(A) Financial analysis is used only by the creditors.(B) Comparative statements are a form of vertical analysis.(C) The financial statements of a business enterprise include a cash flow statement.(D) Ratio analysis establishes relationships between two financial variables.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(B) and (D) only
B
(A) and (B) only
C
(C) and (D) only
D
(A) and (D) only

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