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Chapter 6, Problem 6.4MC

Kong Co. purchased a three-month U.S. Treasury bill. Kong’s policy is to treat as cash equivalents all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased. How should this purchase be reported in Kong’s statement of cash flows?

a. As an outflow from operating activities
b. As an inflow from investing activities
c. As an outflow from financing activities
d. Not reported

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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Solution Summary: The author explains that option d, not reported, is correct. The treasury bills are purchased by the company which is not the part of operating activity.

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