Under the Direct Method of Preparing the Statement of Cash

question 50

Multiple Choice

Under the direct method of preparing the statement of cash flows,a decrease in merchandise inventory would be:

• A)subtracted from operating expenses.
• B)added to cost of goods sold.
• C)added to operating expenses.
• D)subtracted from cost of goods sold.

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