Free CFA I Exam Braindumps
CFA Level I Chartered Financial Analyst Questions 1716–1720 (page: 345)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of the following best describes a statement of cash flows?

  1. A statement of cash flows details the cash inflows and outflows that are related to a company's operating, investing, and financing activities over a period of time.
  2. A statement of cash flows summarizes the financial position of a company at a given point in time.
  3. A statement of cash flows measures a company's financial performance over a specified period of time.
  4. A statement of cash flows reports changes over a period of time in component accounts that comprise the ownership of a firm.
  5. None of these answers.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Under accrual accounting, net income does not typically equal net cash flow. While net income is important to identify, accrued income does not pay wages, payables, or dividends. Cash flows are important to identify since it is cash that repays loans, etc.



Which of the following is NOT an operating efficiency ratio?

  1. Asset turnover
  2. Equity turnover
  3. Sales-to-assets ratio
  4. Operating profit margin

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Operating efficiency ratios are a measure of how well the firm is utilizing its assets and capital. This utilization has a direct yardstick in terms of total sales generated. Hence, operating efficiency ratios express total sales as a fraction of assets or equity. On the other hand, Operating profit margin belongs to the group of operating profitability ratios.



Which of the following is/are TRUE?

  1. Accrual accounting follows the matching principle.
    II. In accrual accounting, revenues and cash flows are distinct concepts.
    III. In cash accounting, net income equals cash inflow.
    IV. In cash accounting, earnings equal net operating cash inflow.
  2. I, II & IV
  3. I, II,
  4. III & IV
  5. I, II & III

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

In cash accounting, net income equals net operating cash inflow (total operating cash inflow - total operating cash outflow) and is the same as earnings.



An end-of-period adjustment for depreciation of fixed assets is necessary

  1. proper statement of net income
  2. to be consistent with the matching principle
  3. all of these answers are correct
  4. to recognize the expense of using fixed assets

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

An adjustment for depreciation expense matches expenses with revenues for the period , thus contributing to correct statement of net income for the period.



Under the Percentage-of-completion method of recognizing contract revenue, common methods of estimation of completion include all of the following except:

  1. Ratio of units completed to total units expected to be completed.
  2. Ratio of costs incurred by expected total costs.
  3. Ratio of profits of the company year to date to expected profits for the year of the company.
  4. Ratio of units delivered to total units expected to be delivered.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

This method attempts to match expenses with revenues and profits. Revenues recognized would not be based on the expected profits for the company during the year.



Viewing page 345 of 793
Viewing questions 1721 - 1725 out of 3960 questions


Post your Comments and Discuss CFA CFA I exam prep with other Community members:

AI Tutor AI Tutor 👋 I’m here to help!