Evaluation of Cash Flows The controller of Tigler Corporation is somewhat confused after looking at the cash flow statement for December. You are asked to provide at least two possible explanations for each of the following situations:

a. Cash generated from operations was negative, but the corporation had operated very profitably during December.

b. Cash collected from customers declined even though sales increased for the month.

c. Cash payments to suppliers declined even though purchases increased.

d. Although cash generated from operations reported in the cash flow statement was negative, the company reported a large profit when income was computed on a cash basis.