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Basic Question 12 of 22

In the year ending June 30, 2012, Microsoft spent $6,069 million to repurchase 256 million shares. It received cash proceeds of $1,269 million from the exercises of options. According to GAAP, Microsoft would report ______ million as ______ cash flow from the stock repurchase transactions (ignore the tax effect).

A. $6,069; financing
B. $4,800; financing
C. $6,069; operating

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Learning Outcome Statements

describe presentation choices, including non-GAAP measures, that could be used to influence an analyst's opinion

describe accounting methods (choices and estimates) that could be used to manage earnings, cash flow, and balance sheet items

describe accounting warning signs and methods for detecting manipulation of information in financial reports

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 3, Module 10.