Determining net cash flow from operating activities

an analysis of the balance sheet and income statement of sanchez company revealed the following: net income, $12,750; depreciation expense, $32,600; decrease in accounts receivable, $21,500; increase in inventory, $18,300; increase in accounts payable, $19,800; and decrease in interest payable of $1,200.

required:

compute the net cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method

$67,150

Explanation:

The preparation of the Cash Flows from Operating Activities—Indirect Method is shown below:

Cash flow from Operating activities - Indirect method

Net income $12,750

Adjustment made:

Add : Depreciation expense $32,600

Add: Decrease in accounts receivable $21,500

Less: Increase in inventory -$18,300

Add: Increase in accounts payable $19,800

Less: Decrease in interest payable -$1,200

Total of Adjustments $54,400

Net Cash flow from Operating activities                        $67,150