A firm has net cash sales of $3500, earnings after taxes (EAT) of $1000, depreciation expense of $500, cost of goods sold (COGS) of $1500, and cash taxes of $500. Also, inventory decreased by $100, and accounts receivable increased by $300. What is the firm's cash flow from operations?( )
Indirect Method | |
EAT | +1000 |
Depreciation | +500 |
Change in Inv. | +100 a source |
Change in Accts. Ree. | (300) a use |
CFO | 1300 |
Direct Method | |
Net Sales | +3500 |
Change in Accts. Rec. | (300) a use |
COGS | (1500) |
Cash Taxes | (500) |
Change in Inv. | + 100 a source |
CFO | 1300 |