In Preparing the Operating Activities Section of the Statement of Cash

question 27

Multiple Choice

In preparing the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows, most companies in Canada prefer to

• A)use the direct method.
• B)use the indirect method.
• C)present both the indirect and direct methods in their financial reports.
• D)prepare the operating activities section on the accrual basis.

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