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Why can a firm with a profit still be in financial trouble, as the cash flow statement shows?
AIt may lack cash to operate
BProfit is never taxed
CAssets always exceed debts
DDepreciation raises the cash
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Profit is never taxed
Profit is an accrual figure, so a company can report profit while having insufficient cash to operate.
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