- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 4. Financial Statement Analysis
- Learning Module 3. Analyzing Balance Sheets
- Subject 5. Ratios and Common-Size Analysis
CFA Practice Question
Common-size income statements display each item as a percentage of ______, while common-size balance sheets display each item as a percentage of ______.
B. sales; total assets
C. sales; total equity
A. net income; total equity
B. sales; total assets
C. sales; total equity
Correct Answer: B
The common-size income statement lists all items as a percentage of net sales, while on the common-size balance sheet, total assets equal 100% and each item is displayed as a percentage of total assets.
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