Which of the following would be reported in the financing activities section of a cash flow statement?

A) Cash paid for dividends to stockholders.
B) Cash paid for interest expense.
C) Cash paid to acquire equipment.
D) Cash received from sale of investments.

Financing Activities

Transactions and events where a business either raises funds from financial markets or repays funds previously raised; includes issuance or repurchase of equity and debt.

Cash Flow Statement

The cash flow statement is a financial document that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Dividends

A portion of a company's earnings that is paid to shareholders as a distribution of profits.