Starting with Net Income and Adjusting It for Items That

question 117

Multiple Choice

Starting with net income and adjusting it for items that affected reported net income but which did not affect cash is called the

• A) direct method.
• B) indirect method.
• C) working capital method.
• D) cost-benefit method.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

An accounting method used to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of products or services a company produces, including expenditures like rent, wages, and insurance fees.

Variable Cost

Financial obligations that adjust based on the level of manufacturing.

Earnings Before Interest And Taxes

A measure of a company's profitability that excludes interest and income tax expenses.