All of the following are arguments in favor of using the indirect (reconciliation) method as opposed to the direct method for reporting a statement of cash flows except:
A) By providing a reconciliation between net income and cash provided by operations, the differences are highlighted.
B) The direct method is nothing more than a cash basis income statement which will confuse and create uncertainty for financial statement users who are familiar with the accrual-based income statements.
C) The direct method would probably lead to additional preparation cost because the financial records are not maintained on a cash basis.
D) The indirect method shows higher quality cash flows from investing and financing activities.
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