SCM Systems Are More Externally Oriented Than Enterprise Systems

question 21

True/False

SCM systems are more externally oriented than enterprise systems.

Understand the calculation of net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method.

Identify and analyze the treatment of gains and losses from the sale of fixed assets in the statement of cash flows.

Understand the classification and reporting of cash flows from investing and financing activities.

Apply the indirect method to calculate cash flows from operating activities given changes in current assets and liabilities.

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Authorized Shares

The highest quantity of shares that a company can legally distribute, as stated in its charter.

Noncumulative

Pertaining to preferred stock dividends, where dividends not paid in one period do not accumulate and are not required to be paid in future periods.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with fixed dividends.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuer.