The Following Items Were Reported on the Balance Sheets and Income

question 77

Multiple Choice

The following items were reported on the balance sheets and income statement for Hawley Company: How would the change in accounts receivable be reported in the operating activities section of Hawley's statement of cash flows under the indirect method?

• A) As an addition to sales
• B) As a deduction from sales
• C) As an addition to net income
• D) As a deduction from net income

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