In Calculating Cash Flows from Operating Activities Using the Indirect

question 31

Multiple Choice

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

• A) added to profit.
• B) deducted from profit.
• C) ignored because it does not affect cash.
• D) not reported on a cash flow statement.

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