One of the Benefits of the Statement of Cash Flows

question 111

Multiple Choice

One of the benefits of the statement of cash flows is that it helps users evaluate financial flexibility. Which of the following explanations is a description of financial flexibility?

• A) The nearness to cash of assets and liabilities.
• B) The firm's ability to respond and adapt to financial adversity and unexpected needs and opportunities.
• C) The firm's ability to pay its debts as they mature.
• D) The firm's ability to invest in a number of projects with different objectives and costs.

Understand and calculate the fixed asset turnover ratio and its significance in evaluating asset utilization efficiency.

Recognize how gains or losses are recorded on the disposal of assets.

Understand the accounting treatment for tangible and intangible asset exchanges.

Identify and apply the appropriate treatment for intangible assets, including recognition and amortization.

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