The direct versus the indirect method to determine cash flows from operating activities The following accounts and corresponding balances were drawn from Bryan Sports, Inc.'s 2012 and 2011 year-end balance sheets:

The 2012 income statement is shown below:

Required
a. Prepare the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows using the direct method.

b. Prepare the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows using the indirect method.

Account Title 2012 2011 Accounts receivable Merchandise inventory Prepaid insurance Accounts payable Salaries payable Unearned service revenue $36,000 65,000 24,000 20,000 4,500 9,500 $45,000 62,000 20,000 25,000 3,900 8,600