The Following Items Were Reported on the Balance Sheets and Income

question 7

Multiple Choice

The following items were reported on the balance sheets and income statements of Marshall Company:
How would the change in accounts payable be reported in the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows under the indirect method?

• A) as an addition to operating expenses
• B) as a deduction from operating expenses
• C) as an addition to net income
• D) as a deduction from net income

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