The Net Income Reported on the Income Statement for the Current

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Essay

The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $210,000. Depreciation recorded on equipment and a building amount to $62,500 for the year. Balances of the current asset and current liabilities accounts at the beginning and end of the year are as follows: (a)Prepare the cash flows from operating activities section of the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method.(b)If the direct method had been used, would the net cash flow from operating activities have been the same? Explain.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over for a business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders, often reinvested into the business.

Cumulative Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted, accumulated over a period of time.

Dividends Declared

Profits announced by a company's board of directors to be distributed among shareholders.

Non-Cash Assets

Assets owned by a company that are not in the form of cash but may include items like equipment, real estate, and intellectual property.