When the Direct Method Is Used to Determine the Net

question 60

Multiple Choice

When the direct method is used to determine the net cash flow from operating activities,if accounts receivable increase over the accounting period,the change in accounts receivable is:

• A)added to the change in the cash account to calculate cash collected from customers.
• B)subtracted from sales revenue to calculate the cash collected from customers.
• C)added to sales revenue to calculate the cash collected from customers.
• D)subtracted from the change in the cash account to calculate cash collected from customers.

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Definitions:

Monopoly Profits

Monopoly profits refer to the extra earnings a firm accrues by being the sole supplier of a good or service with no close substitutes, allowing it to dictate market prices.

Industry

A group of manufacturers or businesses that produce a particular kind of goods or services.

Barriers to Entry

Factors that prevent or hinder companies from entering a particular market or industry.

Gas Station

A commercial outlet that offers gasoline and motor oil for automobiles.