accounting

eBook Show Me How Calculator Print them Changes in Current Operating Assets and Liabilities-Indirect Method Blue Circle Corporation's comparative balance sheet for current assets and liabilities was as follows: Dec. 31, Year 2 Dec 31, Year 1 Accounts receivable $20,700 $17,000 Inventory 61.800 72,700 Accounts payable 8.900 10,300 Dividends payable 26,000 28,000 Adjust net income of $126.000 for changes in operating assets and abilities to arrive at net cash flow from operating activities $ 110,000 Once you have calculated the changes in the current operating assets and liabilities determine what impact those changes would have on cash. For example if accounts receivable has increased from last year to this year does that mean the company has collected more cash or less cash? If accounts payable has decreased does that mean the company has more cash or less cash