If a Firm's Accounts Receivable Increased During the Fiscal Period

question 105

True/False

If a firm's accounts receivable increased during the fiscal period, it is necessary to subtract the amount of the increase from the net income when computing the net cash provided by operating activities.

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Definitions:

Reportable Segment

A distinguishable component of a business for which separate financial information is available and regularly reviewed by the entity’s decision makers.

Operating Profits

Income earned from a firm's core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

IFRS 8

Refers to the International Financial Reporting Standard dealing with operating segments, requiring particular ways of financial reporting by segment to enhance transparency and comparability.

Reportable Segment Revenues

The revenues generated by each distinguishable segment of a company, as required to be disclosed in financial statements under certain accounting standards.