$1.(4$ pts $)$ If a firm has a negative cash flow from assets $($CFFA$)$ every year for several years, which of the following statement is most likely true?

A$)$ The firm may continually increase its book value of total assets.

B$)$ The firm must also have a negative cash flow from operations each year.

C$)$ The firm is operating at a high level of efficiency.

D$)$ The firm is repaying debt every year.

E$)$ The firm has negative net income in these years.