If a Company Uses the Indirect Method to Prepare the Statement

question 176

Multiple Choice

If a company uses the indirect method to prepare the statement of cash flows, how will the adjustment to reflect the amount of cash received from customers be presented on the statement?

• A)The adjustment will be for the increase or decrease in inventory for the period and will adjust net income in the operating activities section.
• B)The adjustment will be for the increase or decrease in accounts payable for the period and will adjust net income in the operating activities section.
• C)The adjustment will be for the increase or decrease in accrued expenses for the period and will adjust net income in the operating activities section.
• D)The adjustment will be for the increase or decrease in accounts receivable for the period and will adjust net income in the operating activities section.

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Definitions:

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 to 14.

Predictable Variability

The expected fluctuation in demand, supply, or operational processes that can be anticipated based on patterns or historical data.

Forecasted Demand

The estimated quantity of a product or service that consumers will purchase in the foreseeable future.

Subcontracting

The practice of assigning or outsourcing part of the contractual obligations or work to another party, often to specialize or expedite processes.