In Preparing a Statement of Cash Flows Under the Indirect

question 50

Multiple Choice

In preparing a statement of cash flows under the indirect method,an increase in accounts payable would be reported as a(n) :

• A) Addition to net income in the operating activities section.
• B) Deduction from net income in the operating activities section.
• C) Financing activity.
• D) Investing activity.

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated using either a periodic or perpetual inventory system.

Inventory Method

The approach a business uses to value its inventory and determine the cost of goods sold, such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or LIFO (Last-In, First-Out).

Gross Profit Ratio

A financial metric used to assess a company’s financial health by dividing gross profit by net sales.

Lost Inventory

Inventory that is unaccounted for due to theft, damage, or error, leading to discrepancies in stock records.