Smith and Company Reported Net Income for the Current Year

question 113

Multiple Choice

Smith and Company reported net income for the current year.Which of the following business transactions would cause cash from operating activities to be higher than the amount of net income?

• A) Cash dividends were paid to stockholders during the year.
• B) Depreciation expense was recorded for the year.
• C) A bank loan was repaid during the year.
• D) Equipment was purchased for cash during the year.

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Definitions:

Purchasing Part

The process or activity involved in acquiring materials, components, or parts necessary for production or operation.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The consistent, periodic expenses that a manufacturing company incurs, regardless of the level of production, such as equipment depreciation and facility rent.

Variable Manufacturing Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output, such as materials and direct labor.

Unit Product Cost

The overall expense incurred in manufacturing a single product unit, encompassing material, workforce, and indirect costs.