Horizontal analysis of comparative financial statements includes

A) development of common-sized statements
B) calculation of liquidity ratios
C) calculation of dollar amount changes and percentage changes from the previous to the current year
D) evaluation of each component in a financial statement to a total within the statement

Horizontal Analysis

A method of financial analysis in which financial statements figures for a period are compared to those of the previous period to determine the changes in dollar amounts and percentages.

Liquidity Ratios

Financial metrics used to measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Dollar Amount Changes

Alterations in financial figures, reflecting increases or decreases in values such as revenues, expenses, assets, or liabilities over a period.