Question : ---------- requires a financial statement of one period.
Option 1: Horizontal Analysis
Option 2: Vertical Analysis
Option 3: Both 1 and 2
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Vertical Analysis
Solution : Answer = Vertical Analysis
Vertical analysis, also known as common-size analysis, focuses on expressing each line item on a financial statement as a percentage of a base item within the same period. It provides insight into the relative proportion of each component and is conducted for a single period.
Hence, the correct option is 2.