According to US GAAP, interests incurred on a capital lease are most likely classified under: A. cash flow from operating activities. B. cash flow from financing activities. C. either cash flow from operating or financing activities.

The correct answer is A.An interest expense is classified as a cash outflow from operating activities under US GAAP. Note: IFRS allows the option to classify it either as a financing activity or an operating activity.

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  Note: IFRS allows the option to classify it either as a financing activity or an operating activity.
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