using the indirect method which of the following wouldn't be needed to determine net cash provided by operating activities

a.change in account receivable

b.change in prepaid expense

c.payment of cash dividends

d.depreciation expense

Asset retirement costs are

a.treated as a separate asset

b.deducted from the cost of a depreciation asset

c.have no effect on a depreciable asset

d.added to the cost of a depreciable asset