The following condensed income statement and reconciliation schedule are from the annual report of Robb Biotechnical, Inc. (in millions): Sales Expenses Net income $ 217 155 $ 62 Net income Reconciliation Schedule of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Add noncash expenses Depreciation Deduct net increase in noncash operating working capital Net cash provided by operating activities $ 62 32 19 (15) $ 66 A shareholder has suggested that the company switch from straight-line to accelerated depreciation on its annual report to shareholders. He maintains that this will increase the cash flow provided by operating activities. According to his calculations, using accelerated methods would increase depreciation to $31 million, an increase of $12 million; net cash flow from operating activities would then be $78 million. Requirements 1. Suppose Robb Biotechnical adopts the accelerated depreciation method proposed. Compute net income and net cash flow from operating activities. Ignore income taxes. 2. Use your answer to number 1 to prepare a response to the shareholder