When Reporting Operating Activities by the Indirect Method in a Statement

question 57

Multiple Choice

When reporting operating activities by the indirect method in a statement of cash flows:

• A) increases in operating assets are added back to net income.
• B) increases in operating liabilities are subtracted from net income.
• C) gains are added back to net income.
• D) amortization is added back to net income.

Understand the implications of environmental liabilities on corporate financial reporting and management.

Recognize the importance of proper journal entries in capturing transactions related to liabilities and contingencies.

Understand the components and classification of fixed assets.

Recognize the importance and components of capital and revenue expenditures.

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