On a Statement of Cash Flows Prepared Using the Direct

question 45

Multiple Choice

On a statement of cash flows prepared using the direct method,cash paid for income taxes would be income tax expense minus

• A) an increase in income taxes payable.
• B) a decrease in income taxes payable.
• C) beginning income taxes payable.
• D) ending income taxes payable.

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