How Is the Direct Method of Preparing the Statement of Cash

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Essay

How is the direct method of preparing the statement of cash flows different from the indirect method?

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

Journal entries made in accounting records at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditures to the correct periods.

Seller

An individual or entity that offers goods or services in exchange for payment.

Financial Statement

Publications detailing a corporation's financial health, encapsulating the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Normal Balance

The side of an account (debit or credit) where increases are recorded, depending on the account type (asset, liability, equity, revenue, expense).