The Direct Method Must Be Used to Report Cash Flows

question 35

True/False

The direct method must be used to report cash flows from operating activities in the statement of cash flows.

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Definitions:

Treasury Notes

Medium-term interest-bearing securities issued by the U.S. government with maturity terms typically between 2 to 10 years.

Initial Maturities

Refers to the initial period before a financial instrument or security matures or expires.

Commercial Paper

A short-term unsecured debt instrument issued by corporations to finance their immediate operational needs.

Unsecured Debt

A type of debt or general obligation that is not protected by a guarantor or collateralized by a lien on specific assets of the borrower.