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Which one of the following statements is accurate? Interest expense increases the amount of tax due. Depreciation does not affect taxes since it is a non-cash expense. Net income is distributed to dividends and paid-in surplus. Income taxes reduce both net income and operating cash flow. Interest expense is included in operating cash flow. Question 10 2.5pts The income statement of Lashari Design shows depreciation of $1,611, sales of $21,415, interest paid of $1,282, net income of $1,374, and costs of goods sold of $16,408. What is the amount of the noncash expenses? $2,893 $1,282 $740 $1,611 $2,351 Twenty-five years from now, you plan to have $325,000 to buy a parcel of land. If you earn 5.65 interest per year, how much must you deposit as a lump sum today to achieve your plan? $20,238 $23,089 $42,964 $79,411 $82,252