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Methods of Financial Statement Analysis

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Topics

  • Introduction
  • Horizontal Analysis vs Vertical Analysis
  • Intra-Firm Comparison and Inter-Firm Comparison
CISCE: Class 12

Difference Between Horizontal Analysis and Vertical Analysis

Basis Horizontal Analysis Vertical Analysis
Period Uses financial data of two or more periods Uses data of one accounting period
Items Same items across different periods Different items of the same period
Information Shows data in absolute & percentage terms Shows data only in percentage terms
Usefulness Used for Time Series Analysis (trend over time) Used for Cross-Sectional Analysis (within a period)
Method Comparative Balance Sheet & P&L Statement Common Size Balance Sheet, P&L, and ratios
CISCE: Class 12

Key Points: Methods of Financial Statement Analysis

  • Internal Analysis: Done by management using internal records; helps in planning and decision-making.
  • External Analysis: Done by outsiders like investors, creditors, and the government using published financial data.
  • Horizontal (Dynamic) Analysis: Compares financial data over 2 or more years to identify trends and changes. Useful for long-term planning.
  • Vertical (Static) Analysis: Analyses data of a single year by expressing items as a percentage of a base figure. Useful for comparing performance within departments or firms.
  • Horizontal vs. Vertical: Horizontal shows trends over time (more useful), while vertical shows structure in a single period (limited use).
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