December 31 2017 2016 Accounts receivable $43,060 $34,630 Inventory 30,370 39,870 Prepaid rent 16,820 15,120 Totals $90,250 $89,620 Accounts payable $25,610 $19,430 Income taxes payable 5,970 10,500 Interest payable 14,710 12,440 Totals $46,290 $42,370 Net income for 2017 is $35,890. Depreciation expense is $18,040. Assume that all sales and all purchases are on account. Required: 1. Prepare the Operating Activities section of the statement of cash flows using the indirect method. Use the minus sign to indicate cash payments, cash outflows, or decreases in cash.

Net cash from operating activities is $57,220.

Explanation:

Using the indirect method, the Operating Activities section of the statement of cash flows can be prepared as follows:

Statement of Cash Flows

(Operating Activities Section Only)

Details                                                                                          $        

Net income                                                                            35,890

Adjustment to reconcile net income:

Depreciation expense                                                           18,040

(Increase) decrease in current assets:

Increase in accounts receivable ($34,630 - $43,060)        (8,430)

Decrease in inventory ($39,870 - $30,370)                          9,500

Increase in prepaid rent ($15,120 - $16,820)                        (1,700)

Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:

Increase in accounts payable ($25,610 - $19,430)                6,180

Decrease in income taxes payable ($5,970 - $10,500)      (4,530)

Increase in interest payable ($14,710 - $12,440)                   2,270  

Net cash from operating activities                                      57,220  

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