In Calculating Cash Flows from Operating Activities Using the Indirect

question 2

Multiple Choice

In calculating cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method, a gain on the sale of equipment is

• A) added to net income
• B) deducted from net income
• C) ignored because it does not affect cash
• D) reported supplementally as a noncash investing and financing activity

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Definitions:

Useful Life

The estimated period over which an asset is expected to be usable by the owner, affecting its depreciation calculation.

Book Value

The value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, taking into account the cost of the asset minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Fixed Factory Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that remain relatively constant regardless of the level of production, such as rent, utilities, and salaries of managers.

Incremental Analysis

A decision-making process used to determine the financial impact of different choices by comparing their costs and benefits.