Question

Using the Indirect Method to create the Statement of Cash Flows, which of the following options are correct in describing what must be done to convert net income to operating cash flow? (Please select ALL that apply.)
a) A gain is subtracted from net income.

b) A loss is subtracted from net income.

c) Depreciation and amortization are subtracted from net income.

d) An increase in operating current assets is subtracted from net income.

e) A decrease in operating current liabilities is subtracted from net income.

f) A decrease in operating current assets is subtracted from net income.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) A gain is subtracted from net income.

d) An increase in operating current assets is subtracted from net income.

e) A decrease in operating current liabilities is subtracted from net income.

Explanation:

Operating activities: It involves those transactions that affect the after-net income working capital. It would subtract the rise in current assets and a decrease in current liabilities while add a decrease in current assets and an increase in current liabilities.  

It would modify those changes in working capital. For addition, the depreciation costs are added to the net income and the loss on the sale of assets is applied, while the gain on the sale of assets is excluded

So, the following options are used-

a) A gain is subtracted from net income.

d) An increase in operating current assets is subtracted from net income.

e) A decrease in operating current liabilities is subtracted from net income.