In Calculating Cash Flows from Operating Activities Using the Indirect

question 4

Multiple Choice

In calculating cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method a gain on the sale of equipment is

• A) added to net income.
• B) deducted from net income.
• C) ignored because it does not affect cash.
• D) not reported on a statement of cash flows.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The final earnings of a corporation once all costs, taxes, and expenses are subtracted from gross revenue.

Retained Earnings

Retained Earnings are the portion of a company's profits that are not distributed as dividends to shareholders but are instead reinvested in the business.

Loss Accounts

Financial accounts within a company's books that represent expenses exceeding incomes, leading to a net loss.