Common-size balance sheets may be used for all of the following except

A) gaining insights into the nature of a company's operations.
B) analyzing a company's asset and financial structure.
C) determining how management assesses the risks a company faces.
D) learning about the underlying economics of an industry.

Common-Size Balance Sheets

Financial statements that present all line items as percentages of a common base figure rather than absolute numerical figures, facilitating comparison.

Financial Structure

The mix of debt and equity that a company uses to finance its operations and growth.

Economics

The social science focused on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.