In: Accounting
The current sections of Scoggin Inc.’s balance sheets at December 31, 2016 and 2017, are presented here. Scoggin’s net income for 2017 was $153,000. Depreciation expense was $24,000.

Instructions
Prepare the net cash provided by operating activities section of the company’s statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2017, using the indirect method.
| Cash flow from operating activities: | |
| Net income | $153,000 |
| Adjustments: | |
| Depreciation expense | 24,000 |
| Increase in accounts receivable | (21,000) |
| Decrease in inventory | 14,000 |
| Increase in prepaid expenses | (5,000) |
| Increase in accrued expense payable | 10,000 |
| Decrease in accounts payable | (7,000) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $168,000 |
| Cash flow from operating activities: | |
| Net income | $153,000 |
| Adjustments: | |
| Depreciation expense | 24,000 |