Question

Suppose we are looking at a cash flow statement constructed using the INDIRECT method. We see a NEGATIVE adjustment of $5000 related to Accounts Payable. Which of the following are correct interpretations of this?a. Depreciation provided cash of $1000 b. The firm sold long-term assets for $1000 c. The firm invested $1000 of cash in long-term assets d. Income was lower by $1000 because of Depreciation expense

Answer 1

Answer:

It implies that the firm paid $5,000 to its supplier this accounting period (e.g. year) out of the amount the firm is owing the supplier.

Note: The correct answer is as stated above it is not included in the option. Kindly confirm the options again from your teacher.

Explanation:

Accounts payable refers to the amount of money a firm is owing its suppliers.

Account payable is one of the component of the current liabilities in the balance sheet, and non-cash current liability item that is adjusted for in the cash flow statement to arrive at net cash from operating activities when an indirect method is being used.

Since accounts payable is the amount of money a firm is owing its suppliers, a negative  a NEGATIVE adjustment to its implies that company has paid its supplier the negative amount in the accounting period.

Therefore, a NEGATIVE adjustment of $5000 related to Accounts Payable implies that the firm paid $5,000 to its supplier this accounting period (e.g. year) out of the amount the firm is owing the supplier.