Which of the following will go in the same category in the cash flow statement of a company whether it is a financing company or a non-financing company?

Dividend paid

The correct answer is option 4- Dividend paid.

Dividend paid is the item that will go in the same category in the cash flow statement of a company, whether it is a financing company or a non-financing company. Dividend paid is typically categorized under "Financing Activities" in the cash flow statement. It represents a cash outflow related to the distribution of dividends to the company's shareholders, which is a financing activity regardless of the type of company.

OTHER OPTIONS-

• Interest received is Investing activity for non financing company and operating activity for financing company.

• Dividend received is Investing activity for non financing company and operating activity for financing company.

• Interest paid is financing activity for non financing company and operating activity for financing company.