The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $541000. Depreciation recorded on plant assets was $81000. Accounts receivable and inventories increased by $42000 and $17000, respectively. Prepaid expenses and accounts payable decreased by $2000 and $34000, respectively. How much cash was provided by operating activities?
510000
531000
493000
713000
Calculation of cash provided by operating activities
Particulars | $ |
Net income | 541,000 |
Add depreciation | 81,000 |
Less increase in account receivables | (42,000) |
Less increase in inventory | (17,000) |
Add decrease in prepaid expense | 2,000 |
Less decrease in account payable | (34,000) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 531,000 |
Cash provided by operating activities is $531,000.
Option $531,000 is CORRECT.
The above calculations clearly show that the other options are incorrect.
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