Question

The comparative balance sheets for Crane Company show these changes in noncash current asset accounts: accounts receivable decreased $67,000, prepaid expenses increased $15,000, and inventories increased $27,000. Compute net cash provided by operating activities using the indirect method, assuming that net income is $173,000. (Show amounts that decrease cash flow with either a - sign e.g. -15,000 or in parenthesis e.g. (15,000).)

Answer 1

The Cash flows from operating activities is $148,000.

                Statement of cash flow (Indirect method)

Cash-flow from Operating activities

Particulars                                                  Amount       Amount

Net Income                                                            $173,000

Adjustments to reconcile net income

Add: Accounts receivable decreased      $67,000

Less: Prepaid expenses increased      ($15,000)  

Inventories increased                               ($27,000)    $25,000

Cash flows from operating activities                            $148,000

Therefore, the Cash flows from operating activities is $148,000.

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