When Preparing a Statement of Cash Flows Using the Indirect

question 131

Multiple Choice

When preparing a statement of cash flows using the indirect method,each of the following should be classified as an operating cash flow except:

• A)An increase in accounts receivable.
• B)A decrease in accounts payable.
• C)Proceeds from the disposal of a long-term asset with no gain or loss.
• D)An increase in prepaid expenses.
• E)A decrease in accrued expenses payable.

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Definitions:

Dollar Sales

The total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, expressed in monetary units.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial indicator demonstrating the proportion of sales income that is not absorbed by variable expenses, hence aiding in the coverage of fixed costs.

Fixed Monthly Expenses

Costs that do not vary in the short term, regardless of business volume or activity levels, and are incurred on a monthly basis.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's everyday business operations, calculated by subtracting operating expenses from revenue.