There Is a Growing Trend Toward Greater Centralization for Effective

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There is a growing trend toward greater centralization for effective control as more businesses go global.

Analyze changes in balance sheet accounts to determine cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities.

Calculate cash paid for interest and understand its reporting on the cash flow statement.

Identify and calculate cash paid to suppliers.

Understand and identify non-cash investing and financing transactions.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or the volume of services provided.

Inventories

The raw materials, work-in-process products, and finished goods that a company holds for the purpose of sale in the near future.

Manufacturing Firms

Companies that produce goods using raw materials and various processes and machinery, often involving large-scale production.