Which of the Following Might Be a Warning Sign That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be a warning sign that management is attempting to deceive investors when reporting a high cash flow?

• A)a large increase in its accounts payable from one year to the next
• B)a large increase in its depreciation expense from one year to the next
• C)a large decrease in its accounts payable from one year to the next
• D)a large decrease in its accounts receivable from one year to the next

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