Political Leadership

Question

Thesis:
Rome fell because of pressure from the barbarians, a stagnant economy and a lack of political leadership.

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TS1:
One reason Rome fell was the pressure from the northern tribes of the Verangeans.

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TS2:
Another cause of Rome’s demise was the economy.

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TS3:
Perhaps the largest problem that led to Rome’s downfall was the political leadership or lack thereof at the time.

Question

1. How does net cash flow differ from net income and why is that difference relevant to financial decision making?

2. With regard to tax purposes, which type of depreciation methods do organizations prefer and why?