When the Direct Method Is Used to Determine Operating Cash

question 161

Multiple Choice

When the direct method is used to determine operating cash flows,how is the retirement of bonds payable at their maturity date shown on the statement of cash flows?

• A) as an operating activity
• B) as an investing activity
• C) as a financing activity
• D) as a noncash investing and financing activity

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Definitions:

Promptness

The quality of acting quickly or within an expected timeframe.

Variable Overhead Rate

A metric that represents the variable costs incurred to operate a business, changing with the level of production or activity.

Fixed Overhead Rate

A set rate used to allocate fixed indirect costs of production to individual units or activity bases.

Total Overhead Variance

The difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the standard overhead costs allocated for a particular period, used for budgeting and cost control purposes.