Which of the Following Would Not Be Needed to Determine

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be needed to determine net cash provided by operating activities?

• A) Depreciation expense
• B) Change in accounts receivable
• C) Payment of cash dividends
• D) Change in prepaid expenses

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Definitions:

Operating Cash Flow

Operating cash flow is a measure of the cash generated by a company's regular business operations, indicating the company's ability to generate sufficient positive cash flow to maintain and grow its operations.

Net Present Value

The measurement of the profitability of an investment, calculated by subtracting the present values of cash outflows from the present values of cash inflows over a period of time.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which a product's sales exceed its variable costs, contributing towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

IRR

Internal Rate of Return; a metric used in financial analysis to estimate the profitability of potential investments.