Question

North Company has other operating expenses of $360,000. There has been a decrease in prepaid expenses of $16,000 during the year, and accrued liabilities are $24,000 larger than in the prior period. Using the direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities, what were North's cash payments for operating expenses?

Answer 1

Answer:$344,000 which is ($360,000-$16,000)

Step-by-step explanation:

Cash flow from operating activities refers to cash inflow and outflow in ordinary course of business as it relates to sales, purchases, wages, salaries etc. The direct method of cash flow it's strictly concerned with actual cash inflow and outflow for the period. The decrease in prepaid expenses is deducted since it's an outflow, while the accrued liability is of no effect since it's not a cash movement.