The Top-Down Approach to Computing the Operating Cash Flow

question 78

Multiple Choice

The top-down approach to computing the operating cash flow

• A)applies only if a project produces sales.
• B)ignores all noncash items.
• C)can only be used if the entire cash flows of a firm are included.
• D)is equal to (Sales − Costs − Taxes + Depreciation).
• E)includes the interest expense related to a project.

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