Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Statement of Cash

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the statement of cash flows is true?

• A) The statement of cash flows is usually more accurate when using the indirect method.
• B) If the direct method is used, a supplementary schedule reconciling net income to net cash from operating activities must still be provided.
• C) The statement of cash flows reflects both earnings per share and cash per share.
• D) The statement of cash flows is an optional financial statement for external reporting purposes.

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Definitions:

Cash Register Overages

The situation where the amount of cash in a cash register exceeds the expected amount based on sales records.

Petty Cash Fund

A small amount of cash kept on hand within a business for minor, day-to-day expenses.

Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Highly Liquid Investments

Investments that can be quickly converted into cash without a significant loss in value.