Question

Laser World reports net income of $600,000. Depreciation expense is $45,000, accounts receivable increases $12,000, and accounts payable decreases $25,000. Calculate net cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method

Answer 1

$608,000

Step-by-step explanation:

For the indirect method, the below steps are applicable.

Net income $600,000 + Add non cash expense (depreciation) $45,000

= $645,000

We will need to account for changes in assets; which is add sources of cash and subtract use of cash. Therefore, net cash flow from operating activities is ;

= $645,000 + (-$25,000) + (-$12,000)

= $645,000 - $25,000 - $12,000

= $608,000

Note: The above negative signs indicates cash usage which reduces accounts payable and increases accounts receivable.