When Preparing a Statement of Cash Flows Using the Indirect

question 48

Multiple Choice

When preparing a statement of cash flows using the indirect method,which of the following is correct?

• A)Proceeds from the sale of equipment should be added to net income in the operating activities section.
• B)A loss on the sale of land should be added to net income in the operating activities section.
• C)The declaration of a cash dividend should be a use of cash in the financing activities section.
• D)The issuance of a stock dividend should be a use of cash in the financing activities section.
• E)The purchase of land and a building by issuing a long-term note payable should be a source of cash in the financing activities section.

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Definitions:

Nonfinancial Information

Data that relates to the operational, environmental, and social aspects of a business, which cannot be easily quantified in monetary terms.

Employee Turnover

The rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new employees.

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of a product and its variable costs, used to cover fixed expenses and contribute to profits.

Incremental Analysis

A decision-making technique that evaluates the financial consequences of making one more unit of a product or entering a new market.