The Top-Down Approach to Computing the Operating Cash flOw

question 63

Multiple Choice

The top-down approach to computing the operating cash flow:

• A)ignores all noncash items.
• B)applies only if a project produces sales.
• C)can only be used if the entire cash flows of a firm are included.
• D)is equal to sales - costs - taxes + depreciation.
• E)includes the interest expense related to a project.

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