Drew Company has positive cash flow from investing on its cash flow statement. What does that tell you about the firm? Select all the answers that are consistent. Group of answer choices They purchased more PPE and securities than they sold. They received more interest and dividend income from their investment portfolio. They sold common stock to investors. They purchased more inventory than they sold. They sold more PPE and securities than they purchased. They repurchased treasury stock.

Drew Company has positive cash flow from investing on its cash flow statement. What does that tell you about the firm? Select all the answers that are consistent. Group of answer choices They purchased more PPE and securities than they sold. They received more interest and dividend income from their investment portfolio. They sold common stock to investors. They purchased more inventory than they sold. They sold more PPE and securities than they purchased. They repurchased treasury stock.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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