INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING-MYLAB W/ETEXT
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING-MYLAB W/ETEXT
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Author: GORDON
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 2BCC

Basis for Conclusions Case 2: Indirect versus Direct Method of Presenting Operating Cash Flows

Currently, U.S. GAAP allows entities to present their operating cash flows either under the direct or the indirect method.

  1. 1. Briefly describe each method’s approach
  2. 2. What is the primary advantage of each method?
  3. 3. Discuss which participants in the financial reporting process preferred each of the methods and why.
  4. 4. Why did the Board decide to allow both methods?
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Chapter 22 Solutions

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING-MYLAB W/ETEXT

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