Explain the limitations of ratio analysis

Principles of Accounting Volume 2
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Chapter2: Building Blocks Of Managerial Accounting
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Explain the limitations of ratio analysis

 

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Limitations of ratio analysis:

Ratios are mostly computed based on historical costs as a result; ratios ignore the change in level of prices due to inflation.

Accounting ratio analysis can be accurate only if the information is correct. The data given in financial statements could be influenced by window dressing that is, showing better position than what actually is.

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