Asked by Charles Griffey on Jun 14, 2024

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Using the indirect method, which of the following would be added to net income?

A) increase in accounts receivable
B) increase in prepaid expenses
C) depreciation expense
D) decrease in accounts payable

Depreciation Expense

The methodical distribution of a tangible asset's cost throughout its usable life.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue, often referred to as the bottom line.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for products or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

  • Understand the concept and application of the indirect method for preparing the statement of cash flows.
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Alima IbrahimJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Depreciation expense is added back to net income in the cash flow statement when using the indirect method because it is a non-cash expense that reduced net income but did not affect cash.