a) Define both Financing Cash Flows and Investing Cash Flows.  b) For Financing Cash Flows, explain whether the “Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities” should ideally be positive or negative i.e. which one, positive or negative, is better for the business?

How can we show mathematically that the two approaches cash flow from operation and net income are identical?

Match each of the following term with the corresponding description.  Not all descriptions will be used._____ Operating activities_____ Indirect method_____ Cash equivalent_____ Investing activities_____ Direct method_____ Financing activitiesA. Measures the percent of net income that comes from high-margin products.B. Includes such events as the receipt of dividends and interest on investment assets.C. Includes assets that are very liquid and have original maturities of three months or less.D. The percent of total debt represented by a company's cash account.E. These activities include only purchases made with borrowed funds.F. Where cash flows from operating activities are calculated by converting each revenue and expense item from an accrual to a cash basis.G. This ratio multiplies net income by the average rate of interest the company receives on its investments.H. This ratio uses net income instead of operating cash flow to Analysis a company's ability to finance the cost of its…

Which of the following would increase cash flow for a firm? a. A purchase of fixed assets b. Cash sales c. Purchase of markatable securities d. Credit sales