In: Accounting
How is “Depreciation Expense” separately listed in the Operations Section of the Statement of Cash Flows using the Direct and Indirect methods?
Select one:
a.
| Direct | Indirect | 
|---|---|
| Added | Added | 
b.
| Direct | Indirect | 
|---|---|
| Subtracted | Subtracted | 
c.
| Direct | Indirect | 
|---|---|
| Not Listed | Added | 
d.
| Direct | Indirect | 
|---|---|
| Added | Not Listed | 
e.
| Direct | Indirect | 
|---|---|
| Subtracted | Added | 
Answer:
a. Direct Indirect
Added Added
The use of depreciation can reduce taxes that can ultimately help to increase net income. Net income is then used as a starting point in calculating a company's operating cash flow. The result is a higher amount of cash on the cash flow statement because depreciation is added back into the operating cash flow