DQ$5-12$ Explain what the outcome will be if a company increases its depreciation charges in an attempt to increase its cash flow from operations?

DQ$5-13$ During the year, a company$$s accounts payable increased, which was partially offset by increases in accounts receivable and inventory. Explain the impact that these changes would have on the company$$s cash flows from operating activities?

DQ$5-14$ Explain how a company$$s cash flows from operating activities could increase when its profitability is decreasing.

DQ$5-15$ Identify and explain two actions that a company$$s management could take that would improve cash flows from operating activities, but that could be detrimental to the company in the long term.