Comparability in accounting means that a company uses the same generally accepted accounting principles from one accounting period to the next.

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Comparability in accounting refers to the ability to compare financial statements of different companies because they use the same accounting principles, not necessarily to a company using the same principles from one period to the next, which is more accurately described as consistency.

Comparability in Accounting Means That a Company Uses the Same