A cash flow statement consists of three sections: operating, investing and financing. Companies report investing and financing activities directly on a cash basis, but often use the indirect method to ...
General accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recommend that businesses use an accrual method of accounting. This means that the income statement reflects expenses and income earned but not yet ...
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