When Preparing the Statement of Cash Flows Using the Indirect

question 78

Multiple Choice

When preparing the statement of cash flows using the indirect method,an increase in inventories would appear as:

• A) a decrease in the operating activities section
• B) an increase in the operating activities section
• C) a use of cash in the investing activities section
• D) a source of cash in the investing activities section

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