Which of the Following Items Would Not Be Classified as an Operating

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items would not be classified as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows?

• A) Cash received from customers.
• B) Dividends paid to the company's own stockholders.
• C) Payments to government agencies for taxes.
• D) Cash paid to compensate employees.

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