The Indirect Method of Preparing the Statement of Cash Flows

question 43

True/False

The indirect method of preparing the statement of cash flows is preferred recommended by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

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Definitions:

Capital Budgeting

The process of planning significant investments in projects that have long-term implications such as the purchase of new equipment or the introduction of a new product.

Screening Tool

A method or instrument used to assess or evaluate certain characteristics in individuals or scenarios, often used in healthcare, employment, and research.

Net Present Value

Net Present Value calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period, used to assess the profitability of investments.

Internal Rate

Often related to the internal rate of return (IRR), it is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.