The First Step in Preparing a Statement of Cash Flows

question 14

Multiple Choice

The first step in preparing a statement of cash flows is to

• A) calculate changes in balance sheet accounts.
• B) calculate the amortization expense.
• C) adjust retained earnings.
• D) calculate changes in income statement accounts.

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