The Net Income Reported on the Income Statement for the Current

question 59

Multiple Choice

The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $100,000. Depreciation recorded on plant assets was $25,000. Accounts receivable and inventories decreased by $5,000 and $15,000, respectively. Prepaid expenses and accounts payable increased by $500 and $4,000, respectively. Using the indirect method, how much would be reported for net cash flows from operating activities in the statement of cash flows?

• A) $130,500
• B) $148,500
• C) $141,500
• D) $98,500

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Definitions:

Total Cost Approach

The total cost approach is an assessment method that considers all possible costs related to a product or project, including direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs.

Discount Rate

The discount rate is the interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Salvage Value

The predicted remaining value of an asset at the termination of its functional life.

Working Capital

The amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities, indicating the liquidity level available to a business for day-to-day operations.