Tableau DA 12-3 (Static): Mini-Case, Analyzing cash flows LO P2, P3

As consultants in advisory services at an accounting firm, we are hired by management of Gadberry to advise on cash flow reporting. Management is concerned about the relatively small net increase in cash, and how the company is doing compared to competitors Nessly and Tootsey. The following Tableau Dashboard will assist in our analysis.

1. Management wants to know how the reported net cash provided by operating activities will differ under the direct method and indirect method. Which of the following is an accurate explanation? 2. During the year, Gadberry acquired a new building by issuing a note. Where on the statement of cash flows is this transaction reported? 3. Management is wondering how Nessly, which nearly went out of business this year, has a higher total net increase in cash than Gadberry. Further, Gadberry management claims that it had a great year and is expanding. Which of the following would explain Nesslys higher increase in cash? 4. Gadberry management is wondering how Tootsey, which just opened for business this year, has a higher total net increase in cash than Gadberry. Gadberry management claims that it had a great year and is expanding. Which of the following would explain Tootseys higher increase in cash?