Discussion Board Topic: GAAP requires the statement of cash flows be presented when financial statements are prepared.
Instructions:
- Explain the purposes of the statement of cash flows.
- List and describe the three categories of activities that must be reported in the statement of cash flows.
- Identify and describe the two methods that are allowed for reporting cash flows from operations.
- Describe the financial statement presentation of noncash investing and financing transactions. Include in your description an example of a noncash investing and financing transaction.