Answer:
A. Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Adjusted cash flow $101,000
Working capital adjustments:
Accounts receivable (8,000)
Inventory 4,500
Prepaid expenses 2,250
Accounts payable 5,000
Wages payable (900)
Net cash from operations $103,850
B. The difference in the net cash flow from operating activities and the net income results from the basis of calculating each parameter. The net cash flow from operating activities is calculated based on the cash basis while the net income is calculated based on the accrual basis and the latter takes into account all income and expenses whether cash movement is involved or not.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Net income = $73,600
Depreciation 27,400
Adjusted cash flow = $101,000
Working capital balances:
End of Year Beginning Increase/Decrease
of Year
Cash $23,500 $18,700 $4,800
Accounts receivable (net) 56,000 48,000 8,000
Merchandise inventory 35,500 40,000 $4,500
Prepaid expenses 4,750 7,000 2,250
Accounts payable
(merchandise creditors) 21,800 16,800 5,000
Wages payable 4,900 5,800 900
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Adjusted cash flow $101,000
Working capital adjustments:
Accounts receivable (8,000)
Inventory 4,500
Prepaid expenses 2,250
Accounts payable 5,000
Wages payable (900)
Net cash from operations $103,850
