Cash Flows from Operating Activities--Indirect Method The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $259,300. Depreciation recorded on equipment and a building amounted to $77,500 for the year. Balances of the current asset and current liability accounts at the beginning and end of the year are as follows: End of Year Beginning of Year Cash $68,460 $71,200 Accounts receivable (net) 86,810 87,860 Inventories 171,150 151,370 Prepaid expenses 9,520 10,040 Accounts payable (merchandise creditors) 76,470 79,460 Salaries payable 11.020 9,900 a. Prepare the "Cash Flows from Operating Activities" section of the statement of cash flows, using the Indirect method. Use the minus sign to indicate cash outflows, cash payments, decreases in cash, or any negative adjustments, Statement of Cash Flows (partial) Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to reconcle net income to net cash flow from operating activities: Changes in current operating assets and liabilities: Net cash now from operating activities Check My Work 5 more Check My Work uses remaining, Previous Next Statement of Cash Flows (partial) Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities: Changes in current operating assets and liabilities: Net cash flow from operating activities b. If the direct method had been used, would the net cash flow from operating activities have been the same