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QUESTION:

Allen Company's income statement reported total revenues, $850 and total expenses (including $40 depreciation) of $720. The balance sheet reported the following: Accounts Receivable-beginning balance, $50 and ending balance, $60; Accounts Payable-beginning balance, $22 and ending balance, $28.

Based only on this information, what are the net cash inflows from operating activities? Enter your answer as either a positive or negative number, do not include a dollar sign.

ANSWER:

Step 1: Calculate Net Income

Net income is the difference between total revenues and total expenses.


\text{Net Income} = 850 - 720 = 130

Step 2: Add Back Depreciation (a non-cash expense)

Depreciation is a non-cash expense, so we add it back to net income.


\text{Adjusted Net Income} = 130 + 40 = 170

Step 3: Adjust for Changes in Working Capital

We now adjust for changes in current assets and liabilities.

  • Accounts Receivable increased from $50 to $60 (an increase in assets is a reduction in cash flow).


\text{Change in Accounts Receivable} = 60 - 50 = 10 \quad (\text{cash outflow})

  • Accounts Payable increased from $22 to $28 (an increase in liabilities is an increase in cash flow).


\text{Change in Accounts Payable} = 28 - 22 = 6 \quad (\text{cash inflow})

Step 4: Calculate Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Now, we can calculate the net cash inflows by adjusting for the changes in working capital.


\text{Net Cash Inflows} = 170 - 10 + 6 = 166

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