Question : Assertion A:- The term; Financial Analysis includes both; Analysis; and Interpretation, Analysis is concerned with the simplification of financial data given in the financial statements by proper classification. Interpretation is concerned with explaining the meaning and significance of the financial data.

Reason R: - These two terms are complementary to each other, i.e., analysis is not of much use without interpretation of analysis.

Option 1: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A

Option 2: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A

Option 3: Both Assertion A is correct but the reason R is not correct

Option 4: Both Assertion A and reason R are not correct

Question : Assertion A: - Financial analysis identifies symptoms of the problems but does not offer its diagnosis. The management has to look for remedies to rectify the problems.

Reason R: - Analysis of financial statements is based on the information given in the financial statements. Hence, this analysis suffers from various limitations from which the financial statements.

Option 1: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A 

Option 2: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A 

Option 3: Both Assertion A is  correct but the reason R is not correct 

Option 4: Both Assertion A is and reason R are not correct 

Question : Assertion A:- Long-term and short-term solvency of an enterprise can be assessed on the basis of financial statement analysis. 

Reason R:- Such analysis is done by a securities analyst who is interested in cash-generating ability, dividend payout policy and the behavior of share prices.

Option 1: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A 

Option 2: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A

Option 3: Both Assertion A is correct but the reason R is not correct

Option 4: Both Assertion A and reason R are not correct

Question : Assertion A :-  Price level changes and the purchasing power of money are inversely related. A change in the price level makes analysis of financial statements of different accounting years invalid.

Reason R :- Accounting records ignore changes in the value of money.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

Option 1: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A 

Option 2: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A 

Option 3: Both Assertion A is correct but the reason R is not correct

Option 4: Both Assertion A and reason R are not correct

Question : Assertion A :-  Price level changes and the purchasing power of money are inversely related. A change in the price level makes analysis of financial statements of different accounting years invalid.

Reason R :- Accounting records ignore changes in the value of money.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

Option 1: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A 

Option 2: Both Assertion A and reason R are correct but the reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A 

Option 3: Both Assertion A is correct but the reason R is not correct

Option 4: Both Assertion A and reason R are not correct