Both the Profitability Index (PI)and Net Present Value (NPV)are Based

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Both the profitability index (PI)and net present value (NPV)are based on the present value of all future free cash flows,but the PI is a relative measure while the NPV is an absolute measure of a project's desirability.

Understand the impact of various transactions on cash flows under the indirect method.

Distinguish between operating, investing, and financing activities in the context of the statement of cash flows.

Identify errors in computing cash flows from financing and investing activities using the indirect method.

Analyze the effect of changes in current assets and liabilities on cash from operating activities.

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