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CFA® Level I Chartered Financial Analyst Questions 1506–1510 (page: 303)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of the following represents an investing activity in the statement of cash flows ________.

  1. stock dividend
  2. purchase of inventory
  3. depreciation of plant assets
  4. sale of plant assets at a loss

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The sale of a fixed asset at a loss is classified under investing activities.



When a plant asset is sold for less than its book value

  1. cash received plus accumulated depreciation plus loss on disposal equals the original cost
  2. original cost minus accumulated depreciation equals cash received minus loss on disposal
  3. book value of the asset plus loss on disposal equals cash received
  4. cash received plus accumulated depreciation minus loss on disposal equals the original cost

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Gain or loss on disposal of a fixed asset is calculated by subtracting the book value (Original cost - Accumulated Depreciation) from the cash received.



One way for a company to increase its book value per share is to ________.

  1. issue long-term debt
  2. increase dividend payout ratio
  3. buy back shares at market prices below their book value
  4. retire long-term debt

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

This will of course decrease the shares outstanding, but the $ value at a lower rate, thus increasing the book value per share.



An acceptable method for recognizing profit when the collection of cash is in doubt is the ________.

  1. installment method
  2. percentage-of-completion method
  3. consignment method
  4. production method
  5. completed-contract method

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Revenue is recognized when the conditions of "realized" or "realizable" and earned are met. If the collectibility of assets to be received for products or services is in doubt, revenues may be recognized when cash is received, as in the installment method.



Use the following financial data on Enterprise:

  1. Sale of equipment$32,000
  2. Loss on equipment sale$9,000
  3. Dividends paid$12,500
  4. Purchase of an office suite$104,000
  5. Common stock repurchase$45,000
  6. Dividends received from investments$8,500
  7. Interest received on Treasury bonds$1,200
  8. Supplier accounts paid$3,700
  9. Cash collection from customers$14,200
  10. Ending cash balance$98,000
    In the above question, the investing cash flow is ________.
  11. -$145,000
  12. -$72,000
  13. $12,000
    N. -$136,000

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Items a and d are the investing cash flows. Note that item b is a non-cash event.



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