The indirect method is by far the more popular of the two methods of constructing the statement of cash flows in the United States.

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According to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States, the indirect method is the preferred method of preparing the statement of cash flows. Therefore, the statement is more commonly prepared using the indirect method than the direct method.

The Indirect Method Is by Far the More Popular of the Two