Which of the Following Does Not Represent an Outflow of Cash

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not represent an outflow of cash and therefore would not be reported on the statement of cash flows as a use of cash?

• A) purchase of noncurrent assets
• B) purchase of treasury stock
• C) discarding an asset that had been fully depreciated
• D) payment of cash dividends

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