Question

Using Statement of Cash Flows Information to Assess Company Life-Cycle Stage

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

                     Operating         Investing          Financing     Cycle

                          3751                (2404)               1381          Growth      

                          1102                 2054                (759)          Maturity

                          20                    (480)                 926            Growth

                        (2580)               (4200)              7508           Introduction

                         (409)                 5581                (2356)         Declining

                         2281                 (3451)               1957             Growth  

                         6385                 3272                (1958)         Maturity  

                         (365)                (1678)               (3478)         Declining

In the introduction phase , cash flow from the operating and investing activities are negative as the company generate cash for investment through financing activities for operation

In the growth phase , the activities begin to pay off gradually while investing is still on simultaneously as operating activities generate a positive cash flow  , investing negative and finance positive

In the maturity phase , company start to pay offset debt and buy back the stock as the business appears stable. Operating and financing activities generate a positive cash flow and financing negative.

In declining stage ,sales begin to fall and operating activities nosedive , investing may be positive as assets are being sold off and financing activities negative.