TYPES OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
a) According to the material used, the study can be -
i) External analysis: Where analysis is done by exterior interested parties and
ii) Internal analysis: Where study is done by inner parties
b) According to the modus operandi of the study, the study can be -
i) Horizontal analysis: Where every single item in the declaration is analyzed over a numeral of years, so that its trend is known and
ii) Vertical analysis: Where a variety of items in a exact year's statement are analyzed so that inter relationships are understood.