A Major Disadvantage of the Indirect Method of Reporting Cash

question 176

True/False

A major disadvantage of the indirect method of reporting cash flows from operating activities is that the difference between the net amount of cash flows from operating activities and net income is emphasized.

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Reporting Standards

These are formal guidelines that dictate the financial reporting process, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and transparency of financial statements.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

A set of accounting standards designed to bring consistency to accounting language, practices, and statements across the globe.

Net Operating Working Capital

A financial metric that calculates the difference between a company's operating current assets and its operating current liabilities.

Current Assets

Assets on a balance sheet expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the business cycle, whichever is longer.