Question

The principal purpose of a statement of cash flows is to measure the profitability of a business that maintains its accounting records on the cash basis. True or False True False

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation: The principal purpose of the statement of cash flows is to show where a firm's cash is being generated (inflow), and where its cash is being spent (outflow), over a specific period of time. These inflows and outflows are furthermore classed into operating, investing, and financing activities and are used by the investment community to determine the ability of a firm to generate cash, and then how the generated cash are spent. The statement of cash flows is essential in analyzing the liquidity and long-term solvency (ability to pay off debts) of a firm.

Answer 2

False

Step-by-step explanation:

The principal purpose of a statement of cash flows is to measure the profitability of a business that maintains its accounting records on the cash basis.

This is False because cash flows are also made for businesses that accounting records on the accrual basis rather than cash basis.

The cash flow is computed both by Direct and Indirect methods.

In indirect method of Cash flow Net income is computed using accrual income which recognizes revenues when earned and expenses when incurred.