The following events apply to Gulf Seafood for the 2016 fiscal year:

1.The company started when it acquired $36,000 cash by issuing common stock.2.Purchased a new cooktop that cost $14,100 cash.3.Earned $22,600 in cash revenue.4.Paid $14,800 cash for salaries expense.5.Adjusted the records to reflect the use of the cooktop. Purchased on January 1, 2016, the cooktop has an expected useful life of five years and an estimated salvage value of $2,600. Use straight-line depreciation. The adjusting entry was made as of December 31, 2016.

1. What is the net income for 2016?

2. What amount of depreciation expense would Gulf Seafood report on the 2017 income statement?

3. What amount of accumulated depreciation would Gulf Seafood report on the December 31, 2017, balance sheet?

4. Would the cash flow from operating activities be affected by depreciation in 2017?

a. yes

b. no