Asked by Princess Lockett on May 04, 2024

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Cash and accounts receivable for Ashfall Co. are provided below.​  Current Year  Prior Year  Cash $62,400$58,000 Accounts receivable (net) 42,00050,000\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Current Year }&\text { Prior Year }\\\text { Cash } & \$ 62,400 & \$ 58,000 \\\text { Accounts receivable (net) } & 42,000 & 50,000\end{array} Cash  Accounts receivable (net)  Current Year $62,40042,000 Prior Year $58,00050,000 Based on this information, what is the amount and percentage of increase or decrease that would be shown on a balance sheet with horizontal analysis? Round percentages to one decimal place.

Horizontal Analysis

A method of financial examination that involves comparing past financial information across different time frames to detect trends and patterns of growth.

Accounts Receivable

Funds that clients or customers owe to a company for products or services that have been provided but not yet compensated.

Percentage Of Increase

A measure expressed as a percentage that reflects the rise in value or quantity of something compared to its previous value.

  • Undertake horizontal and vertical assessments of financial statements.
  • Grasp the essential nature of alterations in financial report elements through time.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
Cash$4,400 increase
($62,400 - $58,000) or 7.6%Accounts receivable$8,000 decrease
($42,000 - $50,000) or
(16%)