As per AS 3, interest paid on loan is classified as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

As per AS 3, interest paid on loan is classified as:
A. Financing activity
B. Operating activity
C. Investing activity
D. None
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Interest paid on borrowings is a financing activity under AS 3.

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