Assume the Indirect Method Is Used to Compute Net Cash

question 11

Multiple Choice

Assume the indirect method is used to compute net cash flows from operating activities.For this item extracted from the financial statements-Increase in Inventory-indicate the effect on net income in arriving at net cash flows from operating activities by choosing one of the following:

• A) Add to net income to arrive at net cash flows from operating activities
• B) Subtract from net income to arrive at net cash flows from operating activities
• C) Not used to adjust net income to calculate net cash flows from operating activities

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Definitions:

Mark-Up

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, resulting in the selling price.

Effective Tax Rate

The true percentage of earnings that a person or business pays to the government, determined by dividing their total tax contribution by their taxable income.

Consolidated Statements

Consolidated Statements are financial reports that aggregate the financial position and operating results of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting them as a single entity.

Unamortized Acquisition Differential

The portion of the purchase price of a company that is not yet allocated to the acquired assets or liabilities over time through amortization.