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CIMAPRA19-F02-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 96 Discussion

Which of the following are limitations of financial statement figures for ratio analysis? Select the ALL that apply.
A) Only provides historic data and B) Only provides financial information and C) Limited information to identify trends over time and D) Provide only summarised information
E) Contains complicated information that needs to be summarised
F) Only provides forecast data

CIMAPRA19-F02-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-F02-1 exam
Question #: 96
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following are limitations of financial statement figures for ratio analysis? Select the ALL that apply.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C, D

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Titus
8 months ago
D is true too, summarised info can miss details.
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Malissa
8 months ago
Surprised that people think E is a limitation, isn't that just part of the process?
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Macy
8 months ago
B seems off, financial info is crucial for analysis.
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Glennis
8 months ago
I agree, only historic data is a big drawback!
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Beckie
9 months ago
A and C are definitely limitations.
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Lino
9 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I recall that option D is also a limitation since financial statements summarize a lot of detailed information.
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Bobbie
9 months ago
I think option C could be relevant because if the data is only historic, it might not show trends effectively over time.
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Alona
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option B might not be a limitation since financial statements do provide some non-financial insights too.
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Portia
9 months ago
I remember we discussed how financial statements mainly reflect past performance, so I think option A is definitely a limitation.
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My
9 months ago
This is a good opportunity to showcase my understanding of ratio analysis. I'll make sure to select all the relevant limitations.
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Izetta
9 months ago
I feel confident I know the key limitations, but I'll double-check each option to be sure.
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Sean
9 months ago
Okay, let me see. I'll start by considering each option and how it relates to the limitations of financial statement figures.
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Peter
9 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.
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Stephane
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Sharee
10 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The answer is clearly B - I need to convert the RealMedia files to WMV so they'll play in Windows Media Player.
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Alexis
2 years ago
I see your point, Paola. It's important to consider the limitations when using financial statement figures for ratio analysis.
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Ceola
2 years ago
I'm just glad I don't have to analyze these financial statements. The numbers give me a headache just looking at them!
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Gertude
2 years ago
Haha, F is a good one! Financial statements only provide forecast data, not actual data. Really helpful for ratio analysis, right?
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Paola
2 years ago
I think D is also a limitation because financial statements provide only summarised information.
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Kathrine
2 years ago
B and E are also good options. Financial statements only provide financial information and the information can be complicated, needing to be summarized.
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Kanisha
2 years ago
D) Provide only summarised information
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Hyun
2 years ago
E) Contains complicated information that needs to be summarised
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Xuan
2 years ago
C) Limited information to identify trends over time
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Tracey
2 years ago
D) Provide only summarised information
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Vallie
2 years ago
A) Only provides historic data
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Maile
2 years ago
C) Limited information to identify trends over time
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Justine
2 years ago
A) Only provides historic data
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Felicidad
2 years ago
I agree with Agustin. Financial statement figures can be limited in that way.
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Agustin
2 years ago
A and C are limitations because they only provide historic data and limited information to identify trends over time.
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Marva
2 years ago
I think the correct answers are A, C, and D. Financial statements only provide historic data, limited information to identify trends, and summarized information.
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Veronika
2 years ago
That's correct, financial statements do have limitations in terms of providing historic data, limited trend identification, and summarized information.
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Veronika
2 years ago
I agree, financial statements only provide historic data, limited information to identify trends, and summarized information.
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