In: Accounting
Which of the following is NOT an example of a transaction that would appear in the financing section of the statement of cash flows?
Select one:
a. Repayment of principal amount of long-term note
b. Payment of interest expense on note
c. Selling shares of common stock
d. Purchasing treasury stock
e. None of the above
Answer: Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Payment of interest on note is added to the Net Profit under cash flows from operating activities. It is not shown under financing activity, as the repayment of loan/note (which is shown under financing activity) includes the amount relating to the payment of interest.