Which of the following is not a use of the statement of cash flows? a. Aids in the prediction of future cash flow. b. Helps estimate the amount of funds that will be needed from creditors or stockholders. c. Provides insights into the quality and reliability of reported income. d. Provides a measure of the future obligations of the company.

Which of the following is not a use of the statement of cash flows? a. Aids in the prediction of future cash flow. b. Helps estimate the amount of funds that will be needed from creditors or stockholders. c. Provides insights into the quality and reliability of reported income. d. Provides a measure of the future obligations of the company.

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337788281

Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter1: The Demand For And Supply Of Financial Accounting Information

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20GI

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