The Indirect Method of Reporting the Cash Flows from Operating

question 54

True/False

The indirect method of reporting the cash flows from operating activities on the statement of cash flows is the method most widely used in practice.

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Definitions:

Debit

An entry recorded on the left side of an accounting ledger that increases an asset or expense account, or decreases equity, liability, or revenue accounts.

Credit

An accounting entry that either increases a liability or equity account, or decreases an asset or expense account.

Internal Report

Documents generated within an organization for the purpose of informing internal stakeholders about business performance and operations.

Debit Balances

Financial account balances resulting from total debits exceeding total credits, common in asset and expense accounts.