Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Cash Flow Statement

Question:

When preparing a cash flow statement, how should major items of cash receipts, cash payments, and net cash flows from investing and financing activities be presented?

Options:

Combine all cash receipts and cash payments into a single section

Present all cash flows under the heading 'Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities'

Separate cash receipts and cash payments under 'Cash Flow from Operating Activities' only

Show them separately under the headings 'Cash Flow from Investing Activities' and 'Cash Flow from Financing Activities'

Correct Answer:

Show them separately under the headings 'Cash Flow from Investing Activities' and 'Cash Flow from Financing Activities'

Explanation:

When constructing a cash flow statement, it is essential to present significant entries detailing cash inflows and outflows arising from investing and financing activities distinctly. The process involves categorizing major instances of gross cash receipts, gross cash payments, and net cash flows pertaining to investing and financing activities under the respective headings of 'Cash Flow from Investing Activities' and 'Cash Flow from Financing Activities.' This approach ensures a clear and organized representation of the cash flows associated with these distinct operational domains during the cash flow statement preparation.