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CMA Intermediate · Financial Management and Business Data Analytics · Data Analysis and Modelling

Which feature best describes an effective executive financial dashboard for a listed company?

An effective executive dashboard presents a few key performance indicators using suitable charts and clear labels, with drill-down for detail. It summarises information at a glance, whereas raw ledgers, plain tables or decorative 3D visuals clutter and hinder quick decisions.

  1. ADetailed ledger entries of every transaction on one page
  2. BFew key performance indicators with appropriate charts, clear labels and drill-down where neededCorrect
  3. COnly raw data tables without any graphics
  4. DDecorative 3D charts with many colours to attract attention

Explanation

An effective dashboard summarises key indicators at a glance using suitable visuals and clear labels, with drill-down available for detail. Showing every ledger entry or raw tables defeats the summarising purpose, and decorative 3D effects distort perception and add clutter.

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