Hogan Company Uses the Direct Method in Determining Net Cash

question 138

Multiple Choice

Hogan Company uses the direct method in determining net cash provided by operating activities During the year operating expenses were $295000 prepaid expenses increased $23000 and accrued expenses payable increased $33000. Cash payments for operating expenses were

• A) $39000.
• B) $51000.
• C) $305000.
• D) $285000.

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Definitions:

Inadequately Trained Employees

Workers who lack the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience required to perform their job tasks efficiently and effectively.

Poor Quality Materials

Materials that fail to meet the prescribed standards for production, causing potential defects in the final product.

Incorrect Instructions

Guidance or directives given that are wrong or inaccurate, potentially leading to errors or negative outcomes.

Process Cost System

An accounting method used to track production costs for continuous manufacturing processes, assigning costs to units of output on an average basis.