Depreciation is added back to net income to determine cash from operating activities under the indirect method.

Depreciation

The gradual reduction of the recorded cost of a fixed asset over its useful life.

Net Income

Net income is the total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and costs, have been subtracted from revenues.

Indirect Method

The indirect method is a way of calculating cash flows from operating activities for the cash flow statement by starting with net income and adjusting for changes in balance sheet accounts.