When the Operating Activities Section of the Statement of Cash

question 8

Multiple Choice

When the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows is reported using the direct method, the FASB requires:

• A) The income statement to be prepared under the cash basis of accounting.
• B) The preparation of the statement of cash flows under the indirect method be completed and reported with the statement of cash flows prepared using the direct method.
• C) Footnotes to the financial statements disclosing the difference between net income and the cash provided or used by financing activities.
• D) A reconciliation of net income to net cash provided or used by operating activities.
• E) Noncash investing and financing activities be included in the statement of cash flows.

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