The Primary Purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows Is

question 150

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the statement of cash flows is to report

• A) a company's investing transactions.
• B) a company's financing transactions.
• C) information about cash receipts and cash payments of a company.
• D) the net increase or decrease in cash.

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Definitions:

Bond Indenture

A legal contract specifying the terms and conditions under which a bond is issued, including interest payments and repayment at maturity.

Fiscal Year

A twelve-month period used for accounting and financial reporting purposes, which may or may not align with the calendar year.

Effective Interest Rate Method

A method of amortizing the discount or premium on bonds payable that reflects the constant rate of interest over the life of the bond.

Amortization Schedule

An Amortization Schedule is a table detailing each periodic payment on an amortizing loan, including the amount of principal and the amount of interest that comprises each payment until the loan is paid off at the end of its term.