22. Analysts who follow Howe Industries recently noted that, relative to the previous year, the company’s net cash provided from operations increased, yet cash as reported on the balance sheet decreased. Which of the following factors could explain this situation?
a. The company cut its dividend.
b. The company made large investments in fixed assets.
c. The company sold a division and received cash in return.
d. The company issued new common stock.
e. The company issued new long-term debt.

b.The company made large investments in fixed assets.

Explanation:

When company cuts dividend , cash in balance sheet will not reduce . It wii be in the form of reserve.

When company makes investment in fixed asset , its cash will decrease.

When the company sold a division and received cash in return , its cash will increase.

The company issued new common stock , its cash will increase .

The company issued new long-term deb , its cash increases .

So option b is correct.

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