The Main Disadvantage of the Direct Method of Reporting Cash

question 97

True/False

The main disadvantage of the direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities is that the necessary data are often costly to accumulate.

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Definitions:

Operating

Pertains to the ongoing, day-to-day activities involved in running a business or an organization.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate of tax applied to the last dollar of income, used to determine how much tax will be owed on an additional dollar of income.

Operating Cash Flow

An indicator of the cash produced through a company's regular business activities.

Interest Expense

The financial charge an organization incurs over a period for taking out loans.