Discover why operating cash flow is a more reliable metric than net income for assessing financial health and avoiding accounting manipulation risks.

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Net income reflects a company's profitability after subtracting all operating costs and expenses. Investors use net income to assess past and future performance and compare it against peers. A drop in ...

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Income statements detail revenue, expenses, and net income from top to bottom. Reading starts with revenue, deducts expenses, and ends with net income. Subtotal figures help identify missing account ...