One Rationale for the Statement of Cash Flows Is To

question 16

Multiple Choice

One rationale for the statement of cash flows is to:

• A) ensure that the cash account balances at year-end.
• B) reconcile differences between net income and cash receipts and disbursements.
• C) calculate the company's free cash flow.
• D) examine the cash effects of income from discontinued operations, extraordinary items and changes in accounting principles.

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