Review the statement of cash flows for tesla motors inc. Discuss the cash position of the company by considering the following-how can you explain the difference between cash flow from operating activites adn the net loss for this company?-How is tesla repaying its debt?-Does the companys cash flow postiion appear to be improving?Discuss in detail

VitalSource Bookshelf: Fundamental Managerial Accounting Concepts 0 X F -> https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781260433852/epubcfi/6/60[%3Bund.vst.idref%3Dc. A) to TESLA INC. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) For the Years Ending December 31 2016 2015 2014 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (773,046) $ (888,663) $ (294,040) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 947,099 422,590 231,931 Stock-based compensation 334,225 197,999 156,496 + Amortization of discount on convertible debt 87,286 72,063 69.734 Inventory write-downs 65,520 14,940 15,609 Loss on disposal of property and equipment 34,633 37,723 14,178 Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss 29,183) 55,765 (1,891) Gain on the acquisition of SolarCity (88,727) Non-cash interest and other operating activities (7,775) 26,373 7.471 (294.240) changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of business combinations Accounts receivable (216,565) 16,267 (183,658) Inventories and operating lease vehicles (2,465,703) 1,573,860 (1,050,264) 231.931 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 56,806 (29,595) (60,637) 56.495 MyPower notes receivable 3.468 69, 734 Other assets (52,821) (24,362) (4,493) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 15.509 50,640 63,345 414,856 Deferred revenue 382,962 322,203 209,681 14.178 Customer deposits 88,361 36,721 106,230 11.891) Resale value guarantee 326,934 142,295 49.492 Other long-term liabilities 132,057 23.697 61,968 Net cash flows from operating activities 1471 (123,829) (524,499) (57,337) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment excluding capital leases, net of sales 1,280,802) (1,634,850) (969,885) (183,658) Purchase of solar energy system, to be leased (159,669) 1050.264) Purchase of short-term investments and marketable securities (205,841) (60,627) Maturities of short-term marketable securities 16,667 189,131 Increase in restricted cash 206,149) (26,441) (3,849) Cash acquired through (used in) business combinations 213,523 (12,260) Net cash flows from investing activities S(1,416,430) (1,673,551) (990.444)