In reviewing the financial statements of NanoTech Co., you discover that net income increased while operating cash flows decreased for the most recent two consecutive years. Required: a. Explain how net income could increase for NanoTech while its operating cash flows decrease. Your answer should include three illustrative examples. b. Describe how operating cash flows can serve as one indicator of earnings quality.

In reviewing the financial statements of NanoTech Co., you discover that net income increased while operating cash flows decreased for the most recent two consecutive years. Required: a. Explain how net income could increase for NanoTech while its operating cash flows decrease. Your answer should include three illustrative examples. b. Describe how operating cash flows can serve as one indicator of earnings quality.

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

8th Edition

ISBN:9781285190907

Author:James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw

Chapter10: Forecasting Financial Statement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2BIC: Design a spreadsheet for the preparation of projected income statements, balance sheets, and...

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