Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The method of preparing the operating activities section of a statement of cash flows which adjusts net income to remove the effects of deferrals and accruals for revenues and expenses is the direct method.
• B) The method of preparing the operating activities section of a statement of cash flows which reports major classes of gross cash receipts and cash payments for revenues and expenses is the indirect method.
• C) The FASB prefers the indirect method of preparing the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows.
• D) Most companies use the indirect method of preparing the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows.

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Definitions:

Industrialization

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale, often marked by technological innovation and economic growth.

Infant Mortality

The death of young children under the age of 1, typically expressed as the number of deaths per 1000 live births in a given year.

Economic Burden

The total financial cost, direct and indirect, associated with a particular condition or policy to society or an economy.

Postindustrial Period

characterizes the phase in societal development following the peak of industrialization, often marked by a shift towards service-oriented and information-based economies.