If Total Liabilities Decreased by $134,000 During a Period of Time

question 43

Multiple Choice

If total liabilities decreased by $134,000 during a period of time and shareholders' equity increased by $103,000 during the same period, then the amount and direction (increase or decrease) of the period's change in total assets is a(n)

• A)$134,000 increase.
• B)$103,000 increase.
• C)$31,000 decrease.
• D)$31,000 increase.

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Definitions:

Direct Method

In cash flow reporting, a format that presents major classes of gross cash receipts and payments, providing transparency into a company's operating cash flows.

Operating Activities

Activities that constitute the primary or main activities of a business, such as selling goods or providing services.

Cash Collections

Cash collections involve the process of gathering all payments or receipts in cash form, typically from customers or clients.

Indirect Method

A method for preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate cash flow from operating activities.