Trade Receivables Arising from Sales to Customers Amounted to $35,000

question 105

Multiple Choice

Trade receivables arising from sales to customers amounted to $35,000 and $40,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Profit reported on the income statement for the year was $120,000. Exclusive of the effect of other adjustments, the cash flows from operating activities, prepared using the indirect method, is

• A) $155,000.
• B) $125,000.
• C) $120,000.
• D) $115,000.

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overhead, representing the expenses necessary to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly associated with the production of goods or services and are considered a variable cost.

Equivalent Units

A concept in cost accounting used to convert the quantity of partially completed goods into a full equivalent number based on their stage of completion.

Process Manufacturing

A production method that adds value by converting raw materials using a continuous or batch process into finished goods.