Lesson: Statement of cash flows: for-profit and non-for-profit - Practice Questions

In this engaging lesson, Nick Palazzolo, CPA, dives into the intricacies of the statement of cash flows, using practice questions to elucidate how transactions are categorized within operating, investing, and financing activities. With a specific focus on for-profit entities, Nick breaks down an example involving the sale of a building and another dealing with the sale of equipment, using these to explain the correct classifications and the effects on cash flow statements. He meticulously deconstructs each question, clarifying the differences between cash and non-cash activities and how these are reflected in the indirect method of preparing statements. Throughout, Nick offers practical tips on analyzing questions and provides a detailed walkthrough of journal entries, reinforcing the concept that understanding the actual movement of cash is key to proper financial reporting.