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a. What is the purpose of the statement of cash flows? b. Why does management need the information in the statement of cash flows?

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a. Purpose of the statement of cash flows is to provide information about cash receipts, cash payments, and the net change in cash resulting from the operating, investing, and financing activities of a company during the period.

b. Information from the cash flow statement is essential for sound management and investment decisions.

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