Under the Indirect Method of Preparing the Statement of Cash

question 46

Multiple Choice

Under the indirect method of preparing the statement of cash flows, the starting point to determine net cash from operating activities is:

• A) the beginning cash balance.
• B) the ending cash balance.
• C) net income.
• D) sales.

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