​Analysts Who Follow Howe Industries Recently Noted That,relative to the Previous

question 12

Multiple Choice

​Analysts who follow Howe Industries recently noted that,relative to the previous year,the company's net cash provided from operations increased,yet cash as reported on the balance sheet decreased.Which of the following factors could explain this situation?

• A) ​The company cut its dividend.
• B) ​The company made large investments in fixed assets.
• C) ​The company sold a division and received cash in return.
• D) ​The company issued new common stock.
• E) ​The company issued new long-term debt.

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