Assume the Indirect Method Is Used to Compute Net Cash

question 148

Multiple Choice

Assume the indirect method is used to compute net cash flows from operating activities.For this item extracted from the financial statements-Increase in Prepaid Expenses-indicate the effect on net income in arriving at net cash flows from operating activities by choosing one of the following:

• A)Add to net income to arrive at net cash flows from operating activities.
• B)Subtract from net income to arrive at net cash flows from operating activities.
• C)Not used to adjust net income to calculate net cash flows from operating activities.

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Definitions:

Element

An element is a substance consisting of atoms which all have the same number of protons, classically considered the simplest substances that cannot be broken down using chemical reactions.

Isotope

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different mass numbers.

Magnesium

A chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, known for its low density and high strength, used in alloys, fireworks, and medical applications.

Atomic Mass

The mass of an atom, typically measured in atomic mass units (amu) or daltons, representing the total mass of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom.