Indicate Where the Purchase of Land for Cash Would Appear

question 151

Multiple Choice

Indicate where the purchase of land for cash would appear if at all on the indirect statement of cash flows.

• A) Operating activities section
• B) Investing activities section
• C) Financing activities section
• D) Does not represent a cash flow

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Cost Method

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