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Worldatwork Exam c8 Topic 2 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for Worldatwork's c8 exam
Question #: 85
Topic #: 2
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Quarterly financial reports typically include data for a given quarter compared to what?

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Suggested Answer: C

by Iluminada at Nov 17, 2024, 06:20 AM

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Lynsey
5 days ago
Definitely the budget too!
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Raymon
11 days ago
Typically compared to the previous quarter.
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Elena
16 days ago
I thought it was mostly about comparing to the previous quarter, but now I'm second-guessing myself after seeing all these options.
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Truman
22 days ago
I recall something about cumulative comparables too, but I can't remember if it's for six or nine months. Maybe that's option C?
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Zoila
27 days ago
I'm not sure, but I feel like they also look at the previous quarter sometimes. I remember a question like that in our practice exam.
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Elfrieda
1 month ago
I think quarterly reports usually compare to the same quarter last year, right? That seems to be a common practice.
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Valda
1 month ago
I'm pretty confident that the correct answer is C. Quarterly reports always benchmark the current quarter against the prior year's quarter and the year-to-date actuals. The other options don't seem to fully capture the standard reporting practice.
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Cherrie
1 month ago
Okay, I've got this. Quarterly reports typically compare the current quarter's data to the same quarter in the previous year, as well as the cumulative year-to-date figures. Option C looks like the best answer here.
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Jolanda
1 month ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know quarterly reports compare to something, but I'm not totally sure what the standard practice is. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Jillian
1 month ago
This seems like a straightforward question about financial reporting. I'll focus on the key phrases like "quarterly financial reports" and "compared to" to determine the best answer.
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Craig
11 months ago
Haha, D sounds like a job for an accountant with way too much time on their hands. C is the practical choice.
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Kenny
11 months ago
I'm going with C. Comparing to the previous year and the current year-to-date is the standard way to do it.
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Mel
10 months ago
D seems like it would give a good long-term perspective on performance.
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Eleonore
10 months ago
I always look at A to see how we are doing compared to the previous quarter.
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Rebecka
10 months ago
I think B is also important to see if we are staying within our budget.
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Rodolfo
10 months ago
I agree, C is the most comprehensive way to compare quarterly financial reports.
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Odelia
11 months ago
I agree with both of you. It's important to have a comprehensive view of the performance over time.
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Katina
11 months ago
I believe it also includes the current six-month or nine-month cumulative comparables.
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Kristeen
12 months ago
I think quarterly financial reports compare data to the same quarter in the previous year.
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Margot
12 months ago
D sounds like a lot of work. Who has time to compare to the past three years? C is clearly the way to go.
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Trina
11 months ago
I think C is important for seeing trends over time and making informed decisions.
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Bettina
11 months ago
Yeah, comparing to the same quarter in the previous year gives a good overall picture.
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Gennie
11 months ago
I agree, C seems like the most comprehensive option.
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Ira
12 months ago
I think the correct answer is C. It makes the most sense to compare the current quarter to the same quarter last year, as well as the year-to-date numbers.
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Pauline
11 months ago
Yes, looking at the cumulative comparables can provide a more comprehensive view of our financial performance.
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Lajuana
11 months ago
I always find it helpful to see how we are doing compared to the previous quarter.
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Amie
11 months ago
I think it's important to also look at the budget to see if we are on track with our financial goals.
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Dorethea
11 months ago
I agree, comparing to the same quarter last year gives a good perspective on performance.
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