Operating Activities Presentation The operating activities section of the statement of cash flows can be presented under the direct method or the indirect method.
Exhibit—Converting Income Statement Amounts from the Accrual Basis to the Cash Basis—Direct Method
Accrual Basis | Additions | Deductions | Cash Basis | |||
Net sales | + | Beginning A/R | – | Ending A/R | = | Cash received from customers |
Cost of goods sold | + | Ending inventory Beginning A/P | – | Manufacturing depreciation and amortization Beginning inventory Ending A/P | = | Cash paid to suppliers |
Operating expenses | + | Ending prepaid expenses Beginning accrued expenses | – | Sales and administrative depreciation and amortization Beginning prepaid expenses Ending accrued expenses payable Bad debts expense | = | Cash paid for operating expenses |
Example 6.2: Operating Activities: Formats for Direct and Indirect Methods
Direct Method | ||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Cash received from sale of goods | $xxx | |
Cash interest received | xxx | |
Cash dividends received | xxx | |
Cash provided by operating activities | $xxx | |
Cash paid to suppliers | (xxx) | |
Cash paid for operating expenses | (xxx) | |
Cash interest paid | (xxx) | |
Cash paid for taxes | (xxx) | |
Cash disbursed for operating activities | (xxx) | |
Net cash flows from operating activities | $xxx | |
Indirect Method | ||