Business, 19.04.2020 15:57 ashleydawn6430

Accountants are counted on to provide management with analyzing data to determine best- and worst-case scenarios. As future planning becomes more complex, these what-if analyses can increase in complexity and usefulness. Identify and discuss at least three (3) types of what-if analyses that an accountant should be able to perform to measure a firm's performance over a period. Be sure to include the type of data that will be needed to support this analysis. Justify your response.

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