A Corporation Uses the Indirect Method for Preparing the Statement

question 69

Multiple Choice

A corporation uses the indirect method for preparing the Statement of Cash Flows. A fixed asset has been sold for $25,000 representing a gain of $4,500. The value in the operating activities section regarding this event would be:

• A) $25,000
• B) ($4,500)
• C) $29,500
• D) $4,500

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Definitions:

Face Amount

The amount specified on the face of a bond and the amount for which it will sell if the market rate of interest equals the contract rate.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate or cost of borrowing expressed as a percentage, available in the financial markets.

Economic Conditions

Refers to the state of a country's economy at a certain time, including factors like inflation, unemployment, and GDP growth.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal amount of depreciation to each year over the asset's useful life.