How Is the Amortization of Patents Reported in a Statement

question 105

Multiple Choice

How is the amortization of patents reported in a statement of cash flows that is prepared using the indirect method?

• A) A decrease in cash flows from investing activities.
• B) An increase in cash flows from investing activities.
• C) A deduction from net income in arriving at cash flows from operations.
• D) An addition to net income in arriving at cash flows from operations.

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Definitions:

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