Which of the Following Items Need Not Be Reported Separately

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items need not be reported separately at the bottom of the income statement?

• A) Profitability ratios
• B) Discontinued operations
• C) Extraordinary gains and losses
• D) Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle

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Definitions:

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report detailing the impact of alterations in balance sheet figures and income on cash and cash equivalents, dividing the cash flows into categories of operating, investing, and financing activities.

Operating Activities

Transactions and events associated with the primary operations of a business, such as sales and service provision, reflected in its cash flow.

Indirect Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate the cash from operating activities.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report that depicts how variations in income and balance sheet accounts affect the cash and cash equivalents, organized into the segments of operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities.