Three categories of activities (operating, investing, and financing) generate or use the cash flow in a company. In the following , identify which type of activity is described by each statement. (Operating Activity Investing Activity Financing Activity) a. Yum Co. uses cash to repurchase 10% of its common stock.
b. DigiInk Printing Co. buys new machinery to ramp up its production capacity.
c. D and W Co. sells its last season’s inventory to a discount store.
d. A company records a loss of $70,000 on the sale of its outdated inventory.

a. Yum Co. uses cash to repurchase 10% of its common stock. (Financing activity)

b. DigiInk Printing Co. buys new machinery to ramp up its production capacity. (Investing activity)

c. D and W Co. sells its last season’s inventory to a discount store. (Operating activity)

d. A company records a loss of $70,000 on the sale of its outdated inventory. (Operating activity)

Explanation:

Cash flow statement shows how cash is used and obtained in a business. There are different activities that influence cash flow. Below are the activities:

- Operating activities are those that include normal business operations like buying and selling of inventory, interest payments, and salaries.

- Investing activities involves use of cash for investment like purchase or sale of assets, merger and acquisitions payments, and purchase of equipment.

- Financing activities includes cash used to purchase or sell equity such as shares, payment of dividends, and repayment of principal from debt

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