Thomas Heads the Sales Team of a Computer Software Firm

question 37

Essay

Thomas heads the sales team of a computer software firm. As a leader, his inclination is more toward accumulating wealth and acquiring status through his position. In the second year of his tenure, the sales department generates substantially lower revenue than in the previous years. If you were the advisor to Thomas, what advice would you give him to improve the company's prospects?

Recognize cash flow reporting requirements for specific transactions under current GAAP.

Analyze the significance of discrepancies between net income and net cash flows from operating activities.

Identify strategies for managing and manipulating cash flow reporting.

Understand the treatment of non-cash financing and investing activities in the cash flow statement.

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