Assume the Indirect Method Is Used to Compute Net Cash

question 19

Multiple Choice

Assume the indirect method is used to compute net cash flows from operating activities.For this item extracted from the financial statements-Decrease in Accrued Liabilities-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:

Aging Method

A technique used in accounting to estimate uncollectible accounts receivable by categorizing them based on the length of time they have been outstanding.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to reduce the total receivables reported to reflect only the amounts expected to be collected.

Bad Debts Expense

Bad debts expense represents the loss that a company anticipates or realizes from customers who are unable to pay their outstanding balances.

Uncollectible Accounts

Refers to receivables that a business has determined are unlikely to be collected due to customer default.