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Why is ‘Cash Flow Statement’ Prepared? State. - Accountancy

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Why is ‘Cash Flow statement’ prepared? State.

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Cash Flow Statement is prepared to ascertain gross inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents from business activities of operating, investing and financing.

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2013-2014 (March) All India Set 3

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