The Indirect Method for the Preparation of the Operating Activities

question 52

Multiple Choice

The indirect method for the preparation of the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows:

• A)Separately lists each major item of operating cash receipts.
• B)Separately lists each major item of operating cash payments.
• C)Reports net income and then adjusts it for items necessary to determine net cash provided or used by operating activities.
• D)Is required if the company is a merchandiser.
• E)Must not be used in all circumstances.

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Definitions:

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point. It measures how much sales can fall before a company incurs a loss.

CVP Income Statement

A financial statement that shows the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company's profits using Cost-Volume-Profit analysis.

Breakeven

The point at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Unit Selling Price

The price at which individual units of a product are sold to customers, not including discounts or added taxes.