Which of the Following Should Be Deducted from Net Income

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be deducted from net income in calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method?

• A) a decrease in inventory
• B) a decrease in accounts payable
• C) preferred dividends declared and paid
• D) a decrease in accounts receivable

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Definitions:

Foreign Goods

Products or commodities that are produced in one country and then imported into another, making them external to the domestic economy.

Inventories

The quantities of goods on hand in a business at a specific time.

GDP Deflator

An economic metric that converts the current market value of all goods and services produced domestically into a figure adjusted for inflation.

Changes in Prices

Variations in the cost of goods or services over time, which can be influenced by factors like supply and demand, inflation, or market events.