Retained Earnings Are Increased When Cash Is Received from Customers

question 213

True/False

Retained earnings are increased when cash is received from customers in payment of previously recorded accounts receivable.

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Definitions:

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial report that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows and outflows a company receives from its operational, investing, and financing activities.

Cash Equivalents

Assets readily convertible to a known cash amount within a short period, typically 90 days.

Financing Activities

Transactions and events that affect long-term liabilities and equity of a company, including issuing debt, obtaining loans, or issuing and selling equity securities.

Interest Expense

The financial charge an organization incurs over time for borrowing funds.