Which of the following statements about informational reports and analytical reports is most accurate?
Analytical reports present data with analysis and/or recommendations; informational reports present data without analysis or recommendations.
Informational reports are informal, and analytical reports are formal.
Analytical reports are written for external audiences; informational reports are written for internal audiences.
All informational and analytical reports should be organized indirectly.

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Answer:

The correct answer is letter "A": Analytical reports present data with analysis and/or recommendations; informational reports present data without analysis or recommendations.

Explanation:

Analytical reports are prepared based on factual data and numbers after the performance of a business during a determined period. It aims to help managers to make better decisions based on the past behavior of the institution. These reports include analysis and suggestions on the actions that the firm could ake.

Informational reports also gather an amount of data to provide it to a specific audience. Unlike analytical reports, they do not include suggestions or analysis. Informational reports only transmit data.