The Appropriate Section in the Statement of Cash Flows for Reporting

question 77

Multiple Choice

The appropriate section in the statement of cash flows for reporting the purchase of equipment for cash is:

• A) Operating activities.
• B) Financing activities.
• C) Investing activities.
• D) Schedule of noncash investing or financing activity.
• E) None of these. This is not reported on the statement of cash flows.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimation of the amount of credit sales that are expected not to be collected, representing a reserve for potential bad debts.

Notes Receivable

Legally enforceable claims for money owed to a business by its customers or clients, typically evidenced by a written promise to pay.

Formal Instruments of Credit

Legal documents that acknowledge debt and specify terms of repayment, such as notes payable or bonds.

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company collects revenue by comparing net credit sales to the average accounts receivable.