PAS 7 - Statement of Cash Flows
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What is the purpose of presenting cash flows in the statement of cash flows according to different classifications?

  • To enhance inter-comparability among different accounting treatments (correct)
  • To confuse stakeholders
  • To complicate financial reporting
  • To hinder inter-comparability among different accounting treatments
  • Which of the following activities does NOT fall under Operating Activities as per the text?

  • Cash payments for operating expenses
  • Cash payments for purchasing goods and services
  • Cash receipts from selling goods
  • Cash receipts from investments (correct)
  • Why are cash flows from buying and selling held-for-trading securities classified as operating activities?

  • Because they are not related to any specific activity
  • Because they are related to financing activities
  • Because they do not impact cash flows
  • Because they are similar to inventories acquired for resale (correct)
  • In what circumstances are loan transactions of financial institutions classified as operating activities?

    <p>When they are part of ordinary revenue-producing activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are cash payments for operating expenses classified as part of operating activities?

    <p>Because they enter into the determination of profit or loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do entities that manufacture or acquire items of property, plant, and equipment for rental subsequently transfer them to inventories before sale?

    <p>To consider them as operating activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a statement of cash flows?

    <p>To provide information about the sources and utilization of cash equivalents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a cash equivalent according to PAS 7?

    <p>Stock investments held for more than 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the statement of cash flows help users assess an entity?

    <p>By assessing the entity's ability to generate cash and cash equivalents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under PAS 7, what is the maximum period for a debt instrument to qualify as a cash equivalent?

    <p>3 months before its maturity date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation might an entity report profit under accrual basis but have negative cash flows from operating activities?

    <p>When the entity has significant capital expenditures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional information can the statement of cash flows provide about an entity's financial performance?

    <p>'Quality of earnings' assessment for the entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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