Earnings Are Considered to Be of Higher Quality If

question 18

Multiple Choice

Earnings are considered to be of higher quality if

• A)cash flow from operating activities is greater than net earnings.
• B)cash flow from operating activities is less than net earnings.
• C)cash flow from investing activities is greater than net earnings.
• D)cash flow from investing activities is less than net earnings.

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