You can determine a company's cash situation by analyzing the cash flow statement. The cash flow statement also helps determine whether the company (1) is generating enough cash from its operations to make new investments and pay dividends or (2) will need to generate cash by issuing new debt or selling its assets. Which of the following is true for the statement of cash flows?
a. It reflects cash generated and used during the reporting period.
b. It reflects revenues when earned.
Three categories of activities (operating, investing, and financing) generate or use the cash flow in a company. In the following table, identify which type of activity is described by each statement.
Globo-Chem Co. reported net sales of $200 million last year and generated a net income of $44 million. Last year's accounts receivable increased by $20 million. What is the maximum amount of cash that Globo-Chem Co. received from sales last year?
a. $135 million
b. $64 million
c. $90 million
d. $180 million