Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) For an entity to survive, the net cash flow from operating activities should be negative.
• B) For an entity to survive, the net cash flow from investing activities should be positive.
• C) For an entity to survive, the net cash flow from financing activities should be positive.
• D) For an entity to survive, the net cash flow from operating activities should be positive.

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Definitions:

Debt to Stockholders' Equity Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's total debt to its shareholders' equity, indicating the financial leverage of the company.

Current Ratio

The Current Ratio is a measure of liquidity that assesses a company's capacity to cover short-term liabilities or debts due within the next year.

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that is treated like an asset purchase for accounting purposes because it meets certain criteria, leading to the lessee recognizing the leased asset on their balance sheet.

Operating Lease

A lease agreement allowing the use of an asset without transferring the risks and rewards of ownership, typically used for shorter-term leases or assets that are rapidly updated or replaced.