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ISBN: 9780134730370

Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 6, Problem 6.3MC

Which of the following items would not be included in the operating activities section of entity’s statement of cash flows under U.S. GAAP?

a. Interest received
b. Proceeds from the sale of trading securities
c. Dividends paid
d. Income taxes paid

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Which of the following items would not be included in the operating activities section of entity’s statement of cash flows under U.S. GAAP? a. Interest received b. Proceeds from the sale of trading securities c. Dividends paid d. Income taxes paid

Solution Summary: The author explains that the option c, dividend paid, is correct. If the company received the interest on non-financial activities, it would come under the investing activities.

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