In the Context of a Firm's Statement of Cash Flows

question 63

Multiple Choice

In the context of a firm's statement of cash flows, ________ include cash raised during the period by borrowing money or selling stock and/or cash used during the period by paying dividends, buying back outstanding stock, or buying back outstanding bonds.

• A) investing activities
• B) financing activities
• C) operating activities
• D) liquidity activities
• E) capital activities

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Definitions:

Normal Starting Balance

Normal Starting Balance refers to the initial amount of money in an account at the beginning of a financial period.

Debit Postings

Entries made on the left side of an account, increasing the balance of assets and expenses or decreasing liabilities and equity.

Credit Postings

Entries made on the credit side of an account ledger, indicating an increase in liability, revenue, or equity accounts, or a decrease in asset or expense accounts.

Liability Account

An accounting record used to track obligations the company owes to others, such as loans, leases, or accounts payable.