Because of some related cash receipts and expenditures, the firm does not need to clarify the
revenues and expenses in the same period. That is why cash decreases regardless of increase in net
income.
c. Data about the profitability and liquidity of a firm during a period is displayed in the income
statement and statement of cash flows. Actually, to emphasizes the need for information
from both statements, net income and cash flows can move in opposite directions . Only if a firm
can afford enough cash will it survive. The balance sheet indicates a firm’s asset and equity
To minimize the lag on collection of accounts receivable, ABC might:
– Provide to customers an advantage to pay faster than 30 days (offering a discount if customers
– Use the accounts receivable as a basis for external financing (borrowing from a bank and using
– Sell only for cash, although competition may limit this alternative.
Title: 1.43
QA_Ori: (Balance sheet and income statement relations.)
a. Bushels of wheat are the most convenient in this case with the given information.
This question emphasizes the need for a common measuring unit.