Most Firms Seek to Maximize __________-To Get as High a Financial

question 82

Multiple Choice

Most firms seek to maximize __________-to get as high a financial return on their investments (ROI) as possible.

• A)profit
• B)sales
• C)quality
• D)market share
• E)employee welfare

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, deferrals, and accruals to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Sale of Equipment

a transaction where a business disposes of machinery or equipment, typically recorded as an incoming cash flow or gain/loss in financial statements.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, which are a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that serve as a global framework for financial statements.

Direct Method

A cash flow statement presentation method that shows actual cash flows from operating activities, detailing specific sources and uses of cash, as opposed to the indirect method which adjusts net income for non-cash transactions.