Question

The comparative balance sheets for Montalvo Company show these changes in noncash current asset accounts: accounts receivable decrease $80,000, prepaid expenses increase $28,500, and inventories increase $33,500.
Compute net cash provided by operating activities using the indirect method assuming that net income is $268,900.

Answer 1

Answer:

The $286,900 is the net cash which is provided by the operating activities using the indirect method.

Explanation:

The computation of net cash provided by operating activities using the indirect method is shown below:

= Net income - decrease in accounts receivables - increase in prepaid expenses - increase in inventories

= $268,900 + $80,000 - $28,500 - $33,500

= $286,900

The decrease in accounts receivable impact the cash balance in a positive manner. So, it is added whereas, the increase in prepaid expenses and the increase in inventories have a negative impact on cash balance that's why it is deducted.

These transactions have an inflow and outflow of cash. That's why the adjustment is done accordingly

Hence, the $286,900 is the net cash which is provided by the operating activities using the indirect method.