CPA Exam LabFAR
Section 1: 30–40%1A5

Statement of Cash Flows

The SCF is one of the most tested FAR topics. AICPA loves to test whether a transaction belongs in operating, investing, or financing — and whether it uses direct or indirect method.

What AICPA Wants You to Know

  • 1Classify transactions as operating, investing, or financing activities
  • 2Prepare the operating section using both the indirect and direct methods
  • 3Identify non-cash transactions that must be disclosed separately
  • 4Calculate cash flows from investing and financing using balance sheet changes
  • 5Distinguish between free cash flow and cash provided by operations