When Preparing the Operating Activities Section of the Statement of Cash

question 237

True/False

When preparing the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows using the indirect method, a decrease in accounts receivable is subtracted from net income.

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Definitions:

Cash Flow

The overall sum of funds moving into and out of a company, particularly how it impacts the availability of cash.

Average Total Assets

A measure used to evaluate a company's efficiency at using its assets by calculating the average of its total assets over a specific period.

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's ongoing operations, calculated before interest and taxes.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial statement that summarizes the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.