A Possible Explanation for a Company Reporting a Loss on the Profit

question 10

Multiple Choice

A possible explanation for a company reporting a loss on the profit report but a positive cash inflow of funds from operations is:

• A)a decrease in trade debtors.
• B)an increase in trade debtors.
• C)an increase in inventory.
• D)a decrease in trade creditors.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Anxiety

Anxiety that is excessive, irrational, or impedes daily functioning, often resulting from dysfunctional coping mechanisms.

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic technique aimed at identifying and changing negative or irrational thought patterns to alter behaviors and emotions.

Conditioning Theories

Theories in psychology that describe the learning process as the result of associations between stimuli and responses, leading to behavior modification.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.