Question

Which of the following should be subtracted from net income in calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method? a.A decrease in inventory b.A decrease in prepaid expenses c.An increase in accrued expenses d.An increase in inventory

Answer 1

Answer: increase in inventory

Explanation:

increase in inventory : An increase in a company's inventory shows that the company bought more goods than it has sold. And the buying of additional inventory requires the use of cash, it means there was an additional outflow of cash. An outflow of cash has a negative effect on the company's cash balance.