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9. Which of the following best describes pro-forma financial statements? A: Anal

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Question

9. Which of the following best describes pro-forma financial statements?

A: Analysis of projected sales revenue, operating forecast, and variable costs to determine break-even sales volume

B: A projected balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement prepaid “as if” certain and predictions about the future came true

C: Ratio analysis, focused on how key performance metrics change over time

D: A sales forecast, expecting budget and cash budget prepared to forecast the need of external financing

E: All of the above describe pro forma financial statements

Explanation / Answer

Option B: A projected balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement prepared "as if" certain predictions about the future came true best decribes pro-forma financial statements.

A pro-forma financial statement is one based on certain assumptions and projections. If a corporation wants to see the effect of ceratin predictions or projections, then believing those assumptions to be true, it prepares a pro-forma financial statement incorporating those predictions.