Current GAAP Permits Two Methods of Calculating and Reporting a Company's

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Essay

Current GAAP permits two methods of calculating and reporting a company's net cash flow from operating activities on its statement of cash flows.
Required:
Identify the two methods.Which method does the FASB prefer? Which method do most companies use and why?

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit received by consuming a given total amount of a good or service.

Money Income

The total amount of monetary earnings or revenue received by an individual or entity, usually measured within a specific period.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, indicating the rate at which y values change with respect to x values.

Budget Line

A chart that displays every possible mix of two commodities that could be bought, given a particular financial plan, with unchanging prices.