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Basic Question 1 of 2
Which of the following statements is true when analyzing a company's financial ratios?
II. Income statements would be more reflective of economic reality if replacement cost figures were used instead.
I. As long as the accounting methods used are similar, it is possible to compare two companies even if they operate in different industries.
II. Income statements would be more reflective of economic reality if replacement cost figures were used instead.
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Learning Outcome Statements
identify financial reporting choices and biases that affect the quality and comparability of companies' financial statements and explain how such biases may affect financial decisions;
evaluate the quality of a company's financial data and recommend appropriate adjustments to improve quality and comparability with similar companies, including adjustments for differences in accounting standards, methods, and assumptions;
evaluate how a given change in accounting standards, methods, or assumptions affects financial statements and ratios;
analyze and interpret how balance sheet modifications, earnings normalization, and cash flow statement related modifications affect a company's financial statements, financial ratios, and overall financial condition.
CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 15.