Question

Zoe's Dog Biscuits, inc, has net cash flows from operating activities for the last year of $226 million. The income statement shows that net income in $150 million and depreciation expense is $85 million. During the year, the change in inventory on the balance sheet was an increase of $14 million, change in accrued wages and taxes was an increase of $15 million and change in accounts payable was an increase of $10 million. At the beginning of the year the balance of accounts receivable was $45 million. What was the end of year balance for accounts receivable?

A. $20 million
B. $25 million
C. $45 million
D. $65 million

Answer 1

D. $65 million

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the end of year balance for accounts receivable is shown below:

Cash flows from operating activities $226

net income $150

Add: depreciation $85

Less: increase in inventory -$14

Add: increase in wages and taxes $15

Add: increase in account payable $10

Total $246

Change in account receivable -$20

Opening account receivable $45

Ending account receivable $65