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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Definitions:

Unit Product

A specific item or version of a product, distinct in unit size or configuration, produced by a company.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total time workers spend producing a product or performing a service, specifically those directly involved in manufacturing.

Activity-Based Costing

A technique for determining costs that discerns activities in an organization and charges the cost of these activities to all products and services, based on the real amount each consumes.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost incurred to produce a single unit of product, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead.