Question

Fidelity Systems reports net income of $81 million. Included in that number is depreciation expense of $9 million, and a gain on the sale of equipment of $1 million. Records reveal increases in Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and Accounts Payable of $3 million, $3 million, and $3 million, respectively. Calculate Fidelity's net cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method. (Negative value should be indicated by minus sign. Enter your answer in millions.)

Answer 1

Answer:

$86 million

Explanation:

The computation of the net cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method is shown below:

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income $81 million

Add: depreciation expense $9 million

Less: Gain on sale of equipment -$1 million

Less: Increase in account receivable -$3 million

Less: Increase in inventory -$3 million

Add: Increase in account payable $3 million

Net cash flows from operating activities $86 million