Jane Ortiz is the proprietor of a small company. The results of operations for last year are shown, along with selected balance sheet data. From the information provided, determine the amount of net cash flows provided from operations, using the direct method.

Sales revenue

$200,000

Cost of goods sold

140,000

Gross margin

$60,000

Operating expenses:

Wages expense .

$ 25,000

Utilities expense

1,800

Rent expense

12,000

Insurance expense

3,000

41,800

Net income

$18,200

Beginning

End of

of Year

Year

Accounts receivable (net)

$22,000

$25,000

Inventory

35,000

30,000

Prepaid insurance

3,000

2,500

Accounts payable

14,000

17,000

Wages payable

4,000

2,000