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The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $272,467. Depreciation recorded on fixed assets and amortization of patents for the year were $39,538 and $9,404, respectively. Balances of current asset and current liability accounts at the end and at the beginning of the year are as follows:
| End | Beginning | |
| Cash | $45,055 | $61,406 |
| Accounts Receivable | 129,733 | 105,523 |
| Inventories | 111,049 | 90,268 |
| Prepaid Expenses | 4,992 | 6,529 |
| Accounts Payable (merchandise creditors) | 53,271 | 76,339 |
What is the amount of cash flows from operating activities reported on the statement of cash flows prepared by the indirect method?
a. $254,887
b. $254,365
c. $349,443
d. $276,418
--Correct Answer = Option 'a' $ 254,887
| Cash Flows from Operating activities | ||
| Net Income | $272,467 | |
| Adjustements: | ||
| Depreciation | $39,538 | |
| Amortisation | $9,404 | |
| Changes in current assets and current liabilities: | ||
| Increase in account receivables | ($24,210) | |
| Increase in Inventories | ($20,781) | |
| Decrease in prepaid expenses | $1,537 | |
| Decrease in accounts payable | ($23,068) | |
| ($17,580) | ||
| Cash Flows from Operating activities | $254,887 Answer |
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| No. | Conceptual Notes |
| 1 | Cash Flow Statement reflects the Cash Inflows and Outflows during a period of time. |
| 2 | Effects of Non - Cash Transaction are adjusted from Net Income. |
| 3 | Depreciation Expense, Amortisation expenses are Added back to Net Income in Cash Flow Statement. |
| 4 | Decrease in Current Assets OR Increase in Current Liabilities are ADDED to Net Income |
| 5 | Increase in Current Assets OR Decrease in Current Liabilities are DEDUCTED from Net Income |